Beech 65-B80

Service difficulty reports · 55

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SDR 2024F00317Display · failedGARMIN 600 PFD FAILED IN CRUISE FLIGHTDec 10, 2024 · N306D · Beech 65B80 · Global Positioning SystemSDR BEMA202111170001Heater · odorPILOT REPORTED SEEING A FLASH OF LIGHT AND A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM BELOW THE INTERMENT PANEL ON THE R/H SIDE BY THE RUDDER PEDDLES AREA. THE PILOT REPORTED AFTER TURNING THE COMBUSTION HEATER OFF THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY.Nov 16, 2021 · N131BA · Beech 65B80 · Heating SystemSDR BEMA20201028001Connecting Rod · brokenPILOT NOTICED ONSET OF SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION, FOLLOWED BY OIL PRESSURE LOSS. SHUT DOWN LT ENGINE ON FINAL AT KMSP. PILOT NOTIFIED MSP TOWER OF ENGINE FAILURE. ONCE ON GROUND UPON COWLING REMOVAL THERE WAS EVIDENCE THE PISTON ROD ON NR 8 CYLINDER HAD A ROD BOct 23, 2020 · N306D · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR BEMA52Motor · damagedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT ELECTRICALLY AND HAD TO BE PUMPED DOWN CAUSING AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING IN BJI. REMOVED LANDING GEAR MOTOR AND FOUND STRIPPED TEETH ON GEAR.Nov 8, 2011 · N132BA · Beech 65B80 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR BEMA 110BAElectrical Sys · erraticAVIONICS POWER FAILURE RESULTING IN AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING CAUSED BY SUSPECTED AVIONICS CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILURE.Apr 27, 2011 · N110BA · Beech 65B80 · Electrical Power SystemSDR CVU2010F00001Alternator · defectiveDURING RUNUP, THE RT VOLT/AMP METER SHOWED ONLY BATTERY VOLTAGE WHICH INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE RT ALTERNATOR. AFTER FURTHER TESTING AND INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS DEFECTIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW ALTERNATOR AND PROBLEM WAS SOLVED.Apr 7, 2010 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CVU2010F00000Actuator · malfunctionedTHE RT MLG FREEFELL TO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION WHILE THE GEAR WAS BEING EXTENDED. INSP REVEALED FAILURE OF THE NUT INSIDE ASSY NR 50-8103672. REPLACED BOTH RT AND LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATORS.Jan 4, 2010 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CVU2009F00001Fork · crackedDURING A RECURRENT INSP REQUIRED BY AD 2004-23-02C, A CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE LOCATION ILLUSTRATED. WERE THE WELD MEETS THE SURFACE, AFTER USING DYE PENETRANT THE CRACK BECAME VISIBLE.Nov 6, 2009 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR CVU2009F00000Starter · noisyON STARTUP, ONCE THE BENDIX GEAR ENGAGED, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE GEARS GRINDING. UPON CLOSER INSP, NO TEETH REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE BENDIX. THE HAD ALL SHEARED OFF THE CASING AND THE CASING WAS LOOSE. THE SNAP RING WHICH NORMALLY HELD IFeb 3, 2009 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Engine StarterSDR CVU2008F00000Starter · intermittentPART REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL AFTER INTERMITTENT OPERATION. (K)Jul 7, 2008 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Engine StarterSDR 2008FA0000468Hinge · cracked(2) OF THE HINGE LINKS HAD CRACKED OFF ON ONE END. UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A CRACK HAD FORMED LENGTHWISE BETWEEN THE FASTENERS AND THE HINGE LINKS. POSSIBLE CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN FATIGUE. (K)Jul 1, 2008 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Fuselage, Door HingeSDR 2008FA0000240Bolt · failedNR 1 ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUSPECTED NR 7 CONNECTING ROD BOLT FAILURE. CAUSING CYL SEPARATION FROM CASE AND CRANK CASE CRACK. AC LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT OTHER DAMAGE. (K)Mar 7, 2008 · N103BA · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2006FA0001212Bellcrank · crackedA CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT BELLCRANK SUPPORT ASSY. DURING A MANDITORY 5 YEAR INSPECTION IAW MSB 2231 REV 1. (K)Nov 22, 2006 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Elevator StructureSDR CVU2006F00000Camshaft · wornSMALL PARTICLES OF METAL FOUND IN OIL. IDENTIFIED NR 5 AND NR 6 CAM AND ASSOCIATED LIFTERS WORN. REMOVED FOR REPAIR. RECOMMEND THE USE OF 16702 ENGINE OIL ADDITIVE ON A REGULAR BASIS. (K)Feb 2, 2006 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU510001770Gasket · failedRT ENGINE OIL COOLER LOWER FITTING GASKET FAILED. LOSS OF ENGINE OIL.Dec 12, 2005 · Beech 65B80 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CVU2005F00003Shaft · shearedPUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS (VFR, DAY).Aug 18, 2005 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR CVU2005F00002Lifter · wornSMALL METAL FLAKES KEPT RE-APPEARING IN THE OIL SCREENS. FOUND WORN CAM NR 5 AND NR 6 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVES. ENGINES REMOVED FOR REPAIR. USE MFG ENGINE OIL ADDITIVE FROM TIME OF OVERHAUL. RUN ENGINE FREQUENTLY. (K)Jul 15, 2005 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CVU2005F00001Camshaft · wornSMALL METAL FLAKES KEPT RE-APPEARING IN THE OIL SCREENS. FOUND WORN CAM NR 5 AND NR 6 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVES. ENGINES REMOVED FOR REPAIR. USE MFG ENGINE OIL ADDITIVE FROM TIME OF OVERHAUL. RUN ENGINES FREQUENTLY. (K)Jul 15, 2005 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2004F00431Ring Gear · crackedOPERATOR REPORTED THAT THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED DUE TO ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. MECHANIC INSPECTED ENGINE AFTER LANDING AND DISCOVERED CRACKED RING GEAR IN GEAR REDUCTION UNIT.Dec 3, 2004 · N5376M · Beech 65B80 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CVU2005F00000Pump · failedPUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. (VFR, DAY) (K)Nov 23, 2004 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CVU2004F00000Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. (VFR DAY)Sep 23, 2004 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CVU2003F00000Pump · failedPUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS (VFR DAY).Sep 20, 2003 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0000197Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.Feb 12, 2003 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0000076Pump · failedPUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.Dec 16, 2002 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2002FA0001123Points · meltedMELTING OF NYLON WHERE IT CONTACTS POINT ARM DURING OPENING AND CLOSING OF POINTS DURING OPERATION. INFERIOR NYLON USED, NOT RESISTANT TO WEAR OR HEAT.Sep 19, 2002 · N103BA · Beech 65B80 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CVU2002F00001Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP, PUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.Dec 20, 2001 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR CVU2002F00000Magneto · damagedPRIMARY COIN HOLD DOWN RETAINERS LOOSE WITHIN MAGNETO CASE. THE LOOSE RETAINERS, IN TURN, GOT CAUGHT IN THE TIMING WHEEL/GEAR AND CHEWED UP SEVERAL TEETH. PROBABLE CAUSE- THE RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY THE DAMAGE WAS AT THE R20 TIMIDec 15, 2001 · N44MA · Beech 65B80 · Magneto/DistributorSDR BEM2001F00000Motor · damagedFLAPS FAILED TO MOVE.Oct 9, 2001 · N106BA · Beech 65B80 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000052Plate · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, UPPER AND MID RUDDER ATTACH FITTING PLATES (THESE CONTAIN THE BEARINGS) WERE FOUND TO BE SEVERELY EXFOLIATED. THE UPPER RUDDER ATTACH PLATE EXFOLIATED TO THE POINT THAT THE ATTACH POINT HAD FAILED. THE RUDDER COULD BE MOVED APPROXIMJun 6, 2001 · N19CR · Beech 65B80 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 20000720SH034Spring · crackedEXHAUST VALVE SPRING RETAINING CAP BROKE IN HALF AND BURNED EXHAUST VALVE. (X)Jun 26, 2000 · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU981058Fuel Cell · leaking(AUS) REAR OUTBOARD AND LEADING EDGE FUEL TANKS P/N 50T389034-8 AND P/N 50-921552-8 LEAKING.Aug 17, 1998 · Beech 65B80 · Fuel StorageSDR AU981057Fuel Cell · leaking(AUS) RIGHT INBOARD FUEL CELL LEAKING IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE RT ENGINE NACELLE.Aug 17, 1998 · Beech 65B80 · Fuel StorageSDR 98ZZZX2638Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED DURING FLIGHT TRAINING OPERATIONS. WHEN MAXIMUM TAKEOFF POWER WAS USED.Jun 30, 1998 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX2598Stud · failedCYLINDER HOLD DOWN STUD BROKE UNDER NUT. SUSPECT DEFECTIVE STUD.Jun 11, 1998 · N103BA · Beech 65B80 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX1478Tire · leakSUBMITTER STATED OPERATION HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIRES LEAKING FROM WEEP HOLES AFTER HAVING BEEN RETREADED BY REPAIR STATION NR BX3R4131. WE MARK THE TIRES AND RETURN THEM TO THE COMPANY. THEY RETREAD THEM AND SEND THEM BACK AND THEY STILL LEAK. THEApr 6, 1998 · N131BA · Beech 65B80 · TireSDR 98ZZZX1383Adapter · crackedWHILE INVESTIGATING AN OIL LEAK ON THE RT ENGINE, DID A DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION OF THE AIR PUMP ADAPTER, AND FOUND IT CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE FLANGE THAT MATES WITH THE ENGINE ACCESSORY CASE. SUBMITTER STATED THEY FIND THIS A COMMON DEFECT IN FLEET OF 17 Mar 24, 1998 · N138BA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX5167Gear · failedINVESTIGATION FOR CAUSE OF FLAP GEAR BOX FAILURE FOUND POOR TEETH ENGAGEMENT OF GEARBOX TEETH AND MOTOR GEAR TEETH.Nov 20, 1997 · N131BA · Beech 65B80 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 97ZZZX5166Gear · failedINVESTIGATION FOR CAUSE OF FLAP GEAR BOX FAILURE FOUND POOR TEETH ENGAGEMENT OF GEARBOX TEETH AND MOTOR GEAR TEETH.Nov 20, 1997 · N131BA · Beech 65B80 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 97ZZZX4957Deice Boot · failedPROPELLER DEICE LEAD BREAK 12 INCHES FROM TERMINALS AFTER FOLLOWING NEW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.Nov 7, 1997 · N110BA · Beech 65B80 · Propeller Deice Boot SectionSDR 97ZZZX4839Deice Boot · failedDEICE BOOT LEAD BREAKS 12 INCHES FROM TERMINALS AFTER FOLLOWING NEW INSTALLATION SUGGESTIONS.Nov 7, 1997 · N110BA · Beech 65B80 · Propeller Deice Boot SectionSDR 97ZZZX4840Deice Boot · failedDEICE BOOT LEADS ARE CONTINUING TO BREAK APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES FROM THE TERMINALS EVEN AFTER RAPCO'S NEW INSTALLATION SUGGESTIONS.Oct 3, 1997 · N107BA · Beech 65B80 · Propeller Deice Boot SectionSDR 97ZZZX4386Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS PUMP HAD AN EXCEPTIONALLY LONG SERVICE LIFE.Sep 5, 1997 · N46MA · Beech 65B80 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX2793Breaker · smokedSMOKE COMING FROM CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. LEFT BOOST PUMP DID NOT WORK. PILOT TURNED MASTER OFF. SUBMITTER STATED CYCLE CIRCUIT BREAKER ONCE EACH YEAR.May 24, 1997 · N138BA · Beech 65B80 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA970128011Channel · cracked(CAN) CABIN DOOR HINGE HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. WHILE REPLACING THE RIVETS A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE STRUCTURE.Jan 22, 1997 · Beech 65B80 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA961011007Support · cracked(CAN) CRACKS EXTENDING UPWARDS FROM BOTTOM EDGE OF OUTBOARD SUPPORT WHERE THEY ATTACH TO LOWER FORWARD SPAR CAP. BOTH LOWER BOLT HOLES AT SPAR CAPS, BOTH SIDES OF AIRCRAFT FOUND CRACKED. THESE UNITS MOUNT TOP END OF MAIN GEAR ACTUATORS.Oct 2, 1996 · Beech 65B80 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR EY2R9601005Clamp · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON CLAMP.Sep 1, 1996 · Beech 65B80 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601004Clamp · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON CLAMP.Sep 1, 1996 · Beech 65B80 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601003Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Beech 65B80 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601002Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Beech 65B80 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601001Pilot Tube · corrodedPILOT TUBE FOUND CORRODED.Sep 1, 1996 · Beech 65B80 · Propeller Assembly
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