# Service difficulty reports: Beech 95-C55

A list on [Beech 95-C55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-c55.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000298.md): Rod · bent · Mar 28, 2024 · N7885C · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear System
  > INSPECTED GEAR COLLAPSE ON BARON N7885C JACKED AIRCRAFT. POWER ON. GEAR GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. GEAR DOORS DAMAGED. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO WING SPARS. WINGS ARE STRAIGHT, NO BROKEN OR CRACKED RIBS. NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ON FIREWALL O
- [SDR 2023FA0000122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000122.md): Control Cable · frayed · Mar 9, 2023 · N277MD · Beech 95C55 · Elevator Control System
  > UPON INSPECTION AT ANNUAL THE FORWARD ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED, SIX STRANDS FOUND BROKEN. REF: AUSTRALIA AD/BEECH 36/54 DATED 4/2012.
- [SDR 2020FA0000317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000317.md): Fuel Line · corroded · Jun 20, 2020 · N1RT · Beech 95C55 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > ATTEMPTED TO START AIRCRAFT TO TAXI TO HANGAR. LT ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY. RT ENGINE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO START AND WOULD QUIT AS SOON AS BOOST PUMP WAS TURNED OFF. OWNER VERIFIED THAT HE HAD BEEN HAVING SERIOUS DIFFICULTY STARTING AND MAINTAINING ENGINE OP
- [SDR 2017FA0000048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000048.md): Gearbox · seized · Jan 18, 2017 · N303QB · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AIRCRAFT CALLED ON RADIO WITH GEAR PROBLEMS. TOLD TO CRANK GEAR WITH EMERGENCY HANDLE. UNABLE TO DO SO AND LANDED GEAR UP. AFTER LIFING AIRCRAFT AND DISCONNECTING LINKAGES TO SAFETY GEAR DOWN FOR MOBILITY, FOUND GEAR BOX JAMMED IN THE UP POSITION. DISASSEMBL
- [SDR XGN2015F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2015F00000.md): Switch · inoperative · Jun 29, 2015 · N9580Q · Beech 95C55 · Lighting System
  > SWITCH FAILED.
- [SDR 2012FA0000426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000426.md): Throttle Cable · broken · Jun 11, 2012 · N407T · Beech 95C55 · Power Lever
  > PILOT REPORTED RT THROTTLE CABLE BROKE ON LANDING ROLL OUT, SHUTDOWN LT TO BETTER CONTROL ACFT THEN SHUTDOWN RT AS ACFT WAS UNDER CONTROL AND ROLLED TO STOP. INSP FOUND RT CABLE BROKEN AT THROTTLE HANDLE END WHERE IT ENTERS INTO THE CABLE HSG. HOUSING APPEAR
- [SDR 2010FA0001173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001173.md): Drive Gear · failed · Oct 11, 2010 · N9580Q · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (V7AR) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE RT ENGINE WENT TO 2700 RPM THEN DROPPED TO 1100 RPM. THE PILOT DID NOT NOTICE ANY OTHER GAGE READINGS. THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE ACFT LANDED OK. THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. ON TEARDO
- [SDR 2009FA0000587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000587.md): Line · corroded · Jun 27, 2009 · N318D · Beech 95C55 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > ON TAXI OUT, PILOT SMELLED FUEL IN THE COCKPIT AND NON RATED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SAW STREAM OF FUEL ON RT SIDE RUDDER PEDALS. PILOT RETURNED TO THE HANGAR TO HAVE PROBLEM INVESTIGATED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND RT SIDE RIGID ALUMINUM FUEL LINE THAT D
- [SDR CA090428005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090428005.md): Hub · unserviceable · Apr 27, 2009 · Beech 95C55 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROP RECEIVED FOR REPAIR OF RED OIL LEAK. UPON VISUAL INSP CORROSION DAMAGE UNDER THE PAINT WAS OBSERVED. THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE RENDERS THE HUB UNSERVICEABLE IAW MM NR SPM100-1R4.
- [SDR XGN2007F00014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00014.md): Cylinder · cracked · Sep 16, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2007F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00013.md): Cylinder · cracked · Sep 16, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2007F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00008.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Sep 16, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2007F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00006.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Sep 16, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00055.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 24, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00054.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 24, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00053.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 24, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00052.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 24, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00051.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 24, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00043.md): Cylinder · cracked · May 4, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00042.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 16, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00041.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 20, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00040.md): Cylinder · cracked · Feb 17, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00039.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jan 4, 2006 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00038.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 12, 2005 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR XGN2006F00037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2006F00037.md): Cylinder · cracked · Apr 12, 2005 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED IN THE EXHAUST PORT AREA. (K)
- [SDR AUS20040173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040173.md): Wire · wrong part · Feb 23, 2004 · Beech 95C55 · Stabilizer System Wiring
  > (AUS) RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB HINGE WIRE MANUFACTURED FROM MILD STEEL. RT TRIM TAB FREEPLAY 7.366MM (0.290IN) AND LT TRIM TAB FREEPLAY 9.829MM (0.387IN). MAXIMUM FREEPLAY 2.133MM (0.084IN). PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.
- [SDR CM2R](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CM2R.md): Separator · obstructed · Jan 8, 2004 · N3367 · Beech 95C55 · Engine Air Intake System
  > OLD ENGINE SEPARATOR WAS CRACKED. ORDERED NEW PART. INSPECTED NEW PART AND COULD NOT BLOW THROUGH IT. THE AIR OUTLET TUBE WAS BLOCKED INTERNALLY. NEW OUT OF BOX FAILURE. IF THIS UNIT WAS INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE IT WOULD HAVE PRESSURIZED THE CASE AND LEAD
- [SDR XGN2003F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2003F00003.md): Hinge · broken · Sep 29, 2003 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Leading Edge Devices
  > LT WING LEADING EDGE ASSY SAGGING AND FLEXING BETWEEN W/S 49.131 AND 91.131. WE WERE UNABLE TO DISASSEMBLE LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY FROM THE FORWARD SPAR CAP DUE TO BROKEN (105774C-ZG18700) HINGE PIN. NOT ABLE TO DISASSEMBLE THE LEADING, COULD ONLY GUESS THAT T
- [SDR XGN2003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2003F00002.md): Crankcase · cracked · Aug 19, 2003 · N5740V · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRACK WAS DISCOVERED WHILE LOOKING FOR OIL LEAK DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS WITH MFG ENGINES. THEIR ATTEMPTS OF HEAVIER CRANKCASES AND 7TH STUD APPLICATIONS HAVE DOEN NOTHING TO GET RID OF THE PROBLEM.
- [SDR 2003FA0000370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000370.md): Cylinder · worn · Apr 11, 2003 · N621G · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDERS NR 2 AND 6 HAD LOW COMPRESSION WITH LEAKAGE PAST THE EXHAUST VALVES. REMOVEAL AND TEARDOWN OF THE CYLINDERS REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: CONDITION OF CYLINDER HEAD WAS NORMAL FOR TIME. EXHAUST VALVES EXHIBITED EXTREME WEAR FOR TIME IN SERVICE. CYLINDE
- [SDR 2002FA0001140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001140.md): Spar · cracked · Sep 18, 2002 · N7952M · Beech 95C55 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > REMOVED LT ELEVATOR AND FOUND REAR SPAR CRACKED AT TRIM TAB ACTUATOR. TECH SUPPORT AND CONSENSUS IS TO REPLACE REAR SPAR.
- [SDR AUS20021136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021136.md): Pivot · seized · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Doors
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTER DOOR PIVOTS SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20021135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021135.md): Link · seized · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) SQUAT SWITCH LINKS SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20021134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021134.md): Rib · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) LT AND RT WING OUTER RIBS LOCATED AT STA 191 CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR AUS20021133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021133.md): Rib · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) LH AND RH WING TRAILING EDGE RIBS CORRODED. RIBS AFFECTED ARE:- LH WING-PNO 95110014-121PNO 95110014-191PNO 95110014-153PNO 95110014-129PNO 95110014-135RH WING-PNO 95110014-122PNO 95110014-192PNO 95110014-154PNO 95110014-130PNO 95110014-120
- [SDR AUS20021132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021132.md): Keel · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Main, Keel
  > (AUS) LH AND RH KEEL SPLICE JOINTS LOCATED IN NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL AT STN 49.000 CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION BETWEEN THE JOINT FACES. ATTACHMENT RIVET HEADS MISSING. AFFECTED PARTS WERE:-1. LH FORWARD KEEL PNO 96-410032-6012. LH AFT KEEL PNO
- [SDR AUS20021131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021131.md): Stringer · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE STRINGER LOCATED AT STN 107.00 CONTAINED SEVEREEXFOLIATION CORROSION. EVIDENCE OF WATER ENTRY OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD.
- [SDR AUS20021130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021130.md): Cable · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK CABLES RUSTY. UPLOCK SPRINGS BROKEN AND RUSTY. CLOSING PANELS IN WHEEL WELL BAYS MISSING ALLOWING DIRT AND MUD ETC TO BUILD UP.
- [SDR AUS20021129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021129.md): Bearing · seized · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Rudder Control System
  > (AUS) RUDDER BEARINGS UNSERVICEABLE. TOP BEARING SEIZED WITH A GROOVE WORN IN THE ATTACHMENT PIVOT BOLT. CENTRE BEARING WORN. LOWER BEARING PARTIALLY SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20021128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021128.md): Bracket · misrepaired · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Ailerons
  > (AUS) LT AILERON INCORRECTLY SECURED TO THE HINGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY. ATTACHMENT HOLE DRILLED OVERSIZE AND A RIVNUT FITTED. UNAPPROVED PART / REPAIR. PERSONNEL / MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20021127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021127.md): Doubler · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) LH AND RH FUSELAGE DOUBLERS LOCATED AT STN 0.00 CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION. ADJACENT RIB PNO 95-410005-4 CORRODEDAWAY. AIRCRAFT HAS OPERATED IN A SALT AIR ENVIRONMENT FOR A CONSIDERABLE TIME.
- [SDR AUS20021126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021126.md): Fitting · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) WING ATTACHMENT TOP BATHTUB FITTINGS CORRODED AND DRAIN HOLES BLOCKED. NO CORROSION PROTECTION ON FITTINGS.
- [SDR AUS20021125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021125.md): Rod End · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Aileron Tab Control System
  > (AUS) LH AILERON TRIM TAB RODEND FORK RUSTY AND CLEVIS PIN SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20021124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021124.md): Cylinder · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE CYLINDERS CORRODED ON CYLINDER WALLS. CORROSION PITS WERE IN EXCESS OF 0.381MM (0.015IN) DEEP. THREE CYLINDERS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE CRACKED FROM EXHAUST SEATS TO THE EXHAUST PORTS. AIRCRAFT OPERATES FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 HOURS PER YEAR.
- [SDR AUS20021123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021123.md): Rib · corroded · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > (AUS) LH WING RIB PNO 9511023-3 AND RH WING RIB PNO 9511023-4 CORRODEDTHROUGH. LH WING RIB CHANNEL PNO 9511023-5 AND RH WING RIBCHANNEL PNO 9511023-6 CORRODED THROUGH. RIBS AND CHANNELS ARE LOCATED AT STN 66.
- [SDR AUS20021122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021122.md): Rod · faulty · Sep 1, 2002 · Beech 95C55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ROD FAULTY. ROD HAD BEENILLEGALLY REPAIRED IN AN ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN THE ROD. RIVETSHAD BEEN REPLACED WITH BOLTS AND PENNY WASHERS. UNAPPROVEDREPAIR. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20011347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011347.md): Cylinder · separated · Dec 11, 2001 · Beech 95C55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE NR 4 CYLINDER AND PISTON SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. RT ENGINE COWL SEPARATED ALONG HINGE.
- [SDR AUS20010990](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010990.md): Exhaust Pipe · faulty · Sep 4, 2001 · Beech 95C55 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (AUS) LH ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE HELD ON BY REAR CLAMP ONLY AND TOUCHINGFIREWALL. HEAT AFFECTED PLASTIC JOINER TUBE FOR PITOT SYSTEMLOCATED BEHIND FIREWALL.
- [SDR 2001FA0000226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000226.md): Spar · cracked · Jul 28, 2001 · N2764T · Beech 95C55 · Wing Spar
  > CRACK DEVELOPED ON TOP OF LEFT WING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LOWER FORWARD WING SPAR HINGES AND PINS WORN OUT RESULTING IN EXCESS OF MOVEMENT IN THE LEADING EDGE OF WINGS. NEW WING SPARS
- [SDR SIMA200119704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200119704.md): Frame · damaged · Jul 12, 2001 · N340B · Beech 95C55 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > ABI - DURING MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE, FOUND FRAME 658.5 TO HAVE WEB DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE ABOVE WL 73.5 DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED IAW SAAB 340 SRM AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '95C55'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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