Beech A36

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SDR 20010312CW012Worm Gear · damagedLANDING GEAR EMERGENCY EXTENSION HANDLE CORNER HAS BEEN SANDED OFF AND HANDLE ENGAGED DURING NORMAL GEAR OPERATION. INTERNAL INSPECTION FOUND DAMAGE TO INTERNAL LDG GEAR BOX DRIVE WORM GEAR, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.Jan 7, 2001 · N714BM · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20010125CW007Servo · misinstalledFOUND PITCH SERVO INOPERATIVE DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION. FOUND SERVO ON TOP OF MOUNTING BRACKETT AND CLUTCH DRIVE ON TOP OF BRACKETT. SERVO AND CLUTCH DRIVE GEARS WERE ONLY SPLINING ABOUT .0156, AFTER SEVERAL TEST, UNIT WOULD FAIL. INSTALLED NEW SERVO AND Nov 30, 2000 · N111LJ · Beech A36 · Autopilot SystemSDR AU001028Hub · failed(AUS) ALTERNATOR FLEXIBLE DRIVE COUPLING FAILED. (X)Oct 10, 2000 · Beech A36 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR AU001005Fitting · rusted(AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTAMINATED. INVESTIGATION FOUND CONTAMINATION WAS RUST FROM THE INTERNAL BORES OF THE STEEL END FITTINGS OF THE FLEXIBLE HOSES AND FIREWALL FITTINGS IN THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM PLUMBING. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED RUST PROBLEM IS ASSOCOct 9, 2000 · Beech A36 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AU001008Pump · contaminated(AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP VAPOR SEPARATOR CHAMBER CONTAINED A SMALL PIECE OF UNIDENTIFIABLE CONTAMINANT. REF: OPER CNTRL NR AU001005 FOR SUSPECTED ORIGIN OF CONTAMINATION. (X)Oct 4, 2000 · Beech A36 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20001031SH016Pump · failedINTERNAL FAILURE, PUMP STOPPED BEFORE TAKEOFF. (X)Sep 26, 2000 · N8170D · Beech A36 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20000828SH020Shroud · crackedPUSHROD SHROUD CRACKED AT INSIDE OF SPRING RETAINING CRIMP, AND ALLOWED THE OIL TO LEAVE ENGINE CAUSING ENGINE TO SEIZE. (X)Aug 4, 2000 · N1830V · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000724SH004Control Cable · chafedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LT RUDDER CABLE RUBBING ON EDGE OF HOLE WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH BULKHEAD UNDER AFT FLOORBOARDS. NO DAMAGE TO CABLE. APPEARS TO RUB ONLY WHEN RUDDER IS FULLY DEFLECTED TO EITHER SIDE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED INSPECTION OF ALL CABLJun 24, 2000 · N17EA · Beech A36 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 20000720SH029Flex Coupling · unserviceableOWNER REPORTED FLAP SPLIT DURING FLIGHT. INSPECTION REVEALED LT FLAP FLEX CABLE DRIVE SPLINE CRIMP TO BE LOOSE WHICH ALLOWED CABLE CORE TO SLIP. LT FLAP DID NOT EXTEND AS MUCH AS RT FLAP. WHEN FLAPS WERE RETRACTED, LT FLAP CONTACTED UPLIMIT SWITCH; THUS, STJun 23, 2000 · N1565X · Beech A36 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 20000627SH004Harness · failedSMOKE ODOR IN COCKPIT. AUTOPILOT DISENGAGED, WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE. FOUND SHORTED TRANSISITOR , LIFTED TRACES IN SERVO ENGAGE CIRCUIT OF AUTOPILOT COMPUTER. TRANSISTOR FAILURE CAUSED BY SHORT IN SERVO ENGAGE WIRING IN ACFT HARNESS. CHAFED WIRE LOCATED 3 INCHJun 16, 2000 · N1098F · Beech A36 · Auto Flight SystemSDR 20000523SH028Torque Tube · failedUPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LT AILERON WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY. REMOVED TORQUE TUBE AND FOUND THREADED PORTION OF TUBE NOT THREADED TO THE TOP OF TUBE. TUBE REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND INSTALLED NEW TUBE. THE ROD ENDS WERE ALSO REPLACED WITH NEW. (X)May 16, 2000 · N422MM · Beech A36 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 20000523SH020Wire · chafedFOUND NAVIGATION LIGHT BREAKER TRIPPED. FOUND WIRING IN LEFT WING NOT PROPERLY SECURED AND CHAFED WHERE CROSSING THROUGH RIB; THUS, SHORTING CIRCUIT. SUBMITTER STATED THAT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS INSTALLED THIS WAY BY FACTORY, NO SIGNS OF CLAMPS. (X)Apr 4, 2000 · N6923R · Beech A36 · Light System WiringSDR 2000ZZZX719Yoke · damagedUPON INSP OF CONTROL COLUMNS AND EQUIP, FOUND THE ONLY 4 RIVETS (MS20470AD5) SECURING PILOTS CONTROL COLLAR TO THE YOKE WORKING IN SHEAR CAUSING SLOPPY FEEL IN THE YOKE. SUBMITTER STATED IF RIVETS WERE TO SHEAR, COMPLETE LOSS OF PITCH AND ROLL CONTROL WOULD Feb 10, 2000 · N7231Y · Beech A36 · Control Column SectionSDR 20000405SH029Control Cable · misroutedDURING AIRCRAFT''S FIRST ANNUAL INSPECTION (SINCE NEW), FOUND RUDDER CABLE PN R-106-524051-5 INCORRECTLY ROUTED (WRONG BULKHEAD LIGHTNING HOLE) THROUGH AREA UNDER LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. PART WAS NOT DAMAGED, SIMPLE RE-ROUTING THROUGH CORRECT HOLE CORRECTED ISJan 28, 2000 · N898DM · Beech A36 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 2000ZZZX230Alternator · failedELECTRICAL FAILURE DUE TO INTERNAL ALTERNATOR FAILURE WITH STRONG SMELL OF ELECTRICAL.Jan 25, 2000 · N4486X · Beech A36 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2000ZZZX137Alternator · failedALTERNATOR BOUND UP AND CAUSED THE DRIVE COUPLING TO SEIZE. STRONG SMELL OF BURNED ELECTRICAL.Jan 14, 2000 · N3222B · Beech A36 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 20000622SH006Pan · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE PN 002-410014-3 ''PAN'', LOCATED AT THE FORWARD NOSE COWLING AREA, BELOW THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE, AND ABOVE THE AIR FILTER, HAD LARGE CRACKS WITH A PIECE MISSING APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH BY 4 INCH. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED SOME TYOct 13, 1999 · N1089E · Beech A36 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 99ZZZX4095Pan · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE P/N 002-410014-3, 'PAN', LOCATED AT THE FORWARD NOSE COWL AREA BELOW THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FLANGE, AND ABOVE THE AIR FILTER, HAD LARGE CRACKS WITH A HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES BY 4 INCHES FROM WHERE CRACKED PIECES FELL/BROKE AOct 13, 1999 · N3249D · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 99ZZZX4240Brushes · wornAIRCRAFT LANDED, NO POWER. BATTERY DEAD. ALTERNATOR QUIT ONE HOUR PRIOR TO LANDING (BAD WEATHER). FOUND ALTERNATOR BRUSHES WORN TO SPRINGS, WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. INSTALLED NEW BRUSHES, CHECKED OK. TOTAL TIME UNKNOWN.Sep 29, 1999 · N2032K · Beech A36 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 99ZZZX3965Column · brokeREF: AD 71-24-10 AND BEECH SI 0254-156 REV IV. AD HAD BEEN C/W ON AIRCRAFT. UNKNOWN IF ORIGINAL PART. THE ADAPTER SHAFT AND ADAPTER PLATE BROKE APART AT WELD. ALTHOUGH THE CORRECT NEW PART NUMBER HAD BEEN INSTALLED, THE ADDITIONAL WELD AS SHOWN IN FIG 4 OSep 21, 1999 · N9136Q · Beech A36 · Control Column SectionSDR 99ZZZX4129Transceiver · malfunctionedSQUAWK - BURNING SMELL IN CABIN AND NR 2 NAV/COMM STOPPED WORKING. CONFIRMED PROBLEM. REMOVED NR 2 KX165 NAV/COMM P/N 069-1025-25, S/N 58039. FOUND F401 OPEN IN POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. POWER SUPPLY INPUT SHORTED TO GROUND. TROUBLESHOT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. Sep 12, 1999 · N364DF · Beech A36 · VHF Communications SystemSDR 99ZZZX3847Tube · chafedRIGHT AILERON PUSH/PULL TUB FROM BELL CRANK TO RT AILERON RUBBING AFT SPAR TO THE POINT THAT WALL OF TUBE IS WORN ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH.Sep 2, 1999 · N1127J · Beech A36 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 20000623SH004Drive Shaft · shearedWHILE C/W 500-HOUR STANDBY GENERATOR BRUSH INSPECTION, FOUND DRIVESHAFT IN GENERATOR SHEARED. (X)Sep 1, 1999 · N922CW · Beech A36 · DC Generating SystemSDR 99ZZZX3410Vanes · failedPUMP HAD DRIVE COUPLING CHANGED AT THE FACTORY TO C/W AD 98-23-01. ALL PRECAUTIONS WERE TAKEN AT INSTALLATION, BUT VANES FAILED FOR UNKNOWN REASON.Aug 20, 1999 · N17669 · Beech A36 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX3722Servo · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT HAD ABRUPT PITCH DOWN AND TRIM RAN AWAY CAUSING RAPID DESCENT. PILOT DISENGAGED AUTOPILOT AND AIRCRAFT HAD ABRUPT PITCH CHANGE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED BAD PITCH SERVO COMMANDING TRIM TO RUN. AIRCRAFT PASSED GROUND SELF-TEST, YET UPJul 22, 1999 · N316P · Beech A36 · Autopilot Trim ServoSDR 99ZZZX2431Exhaust Pipe · crackedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT OUTBOARD EXHAUST PIPE AT NR 4 CYLINDER. THE CRACK SEEMS TO BE ABOUT 1.25 INCHES LONG. PILOT NOTICED NO ADVERSE EFFECTS. EXHAUST PIPE WAS REPLACED AND NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND.Jun 2, 1999 · N903AT · Beech A36 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 99ZZZX2086Control Cable · looseWHILE INSPECTING MIXTURE CONTROL DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, LOOSENESS WAS NOTED IN MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, DETERMINED THE SWAGED PORTION OF CONTROL CABLE WAS SLIPPING. THE SWAGED PORTION CAME OFF WITHOUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE.May 7, 1999 · N616JA · Beech A36 · Mixture ControlSDR 99ZZZX1444Muffler · damagedPILOT REPORTED DURING FLIGHT, HE COULD SMELL EXHAUST AND ENGINE NOISE WITH CABIN HEAT ON. HE ALSO FELT BAD AFTER THE FLIGHT FROM ST. LOUIS TO KANSAS CITY. THE HEAT MUFFLER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT AND SIGNS OF EXTREME DETERIORATION.Mar 11, 1999 · N85EC · Beech A36 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 99ZZZX1173Magneto · corrodedWATER INTRUSION INTO MAGNETO CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE; THIRD SIMILAR OCCURRENCE ON THE 1,200 SERIES MAG IN 20 MONTHS. ALL HAVE BEEN ON CONT IO520 ENGINES FRONT MOUNTED MAGS. RECOMMEND DISCONTINUE USE OF THIS MAG ON LARGE CONT ENGINES I.E., 470, 520, 550 AIRCFeb 26, 1999 · N1810L · Beech A36 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX1399Escutcheon · damagedTHE SPECIFIC PART LISTED IS THE FRAME WORK WHICH HOLDS THE SIDEWALL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL SECURED. THIS FRAME WORK IS MADE OF PLASTIC. SUBMITTER STATED IT BREAKS VERY EASILY AND COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURE.Feb 24, 1999 · N363MB · Beech A36 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 99ZZZX1201Relay · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR RETRACT MOTOR C/B TRIPPED AFTER TAKEOFF. LANDING GEAR MANUALLY EXTENDED TO DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT LANDING GEAR DYNAMIC BRAKE RELAY HAD CONTACT POINTS FUSED TOGETHER TO ALLOW POWER TO BE APPLIED TO MOTOR CONSTANTLY. Feb 22, 1999 · N801NH · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX952Exhaust Pipe · separatedEXHAUST PIPE DEPARTED ACFT, PRESUMABLY IN-FLIGHT. PILOT NOTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT; NO INAPPROPRIATE GAUGE CHANGES. PILOT DIRECTED ACFT TO CLOSEST AIRPORT, SHUT ENG DOWN, SHORT FINAL. SUCCESSFUL LANDING. INSP REVEALED EXCESS HEAT DIRECTED INTO ENG COMPT AFT OFFeb 8, 1999 · N2024Q · Beech A36 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 99ZZZX1039Motor Assy · inoperativeTHE 14 DEGREE APPROACH LIMIT SWITCH FAILED ALLOWING THE MOTOR TO BE OVERWORKED, RUINING THE CABLES AND BURNING THE CIRCUITRY ON THE PCB RELAY ASSEMBLY. THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND FRIED THE NEW PCB BOARD. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT BLOWING THE MOTOR BREJan 17, 1999 · N705MB · Beech A36 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX1038Motor Assy · inoperativeTHE 14 DEGREE APPROACH LIMIT SWITCH FAILED ALLOWING THE MOTOR TO BE OVERWORKED, RUINING THE CABLES AND BURNING THE CIRCUITRY ON THE PCB RELAY ASSEMBLY. THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND FRIED THE NEW PCB BOARD. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT BLOWING THE MOTOR BREJan 17, 1999 · N705MB · Beech A36 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX1037Switch · inoperativeTHE 14 DEGREE APPROACH LIMIT SWITCH FAILED ALLOWING THE MOTOR TO BE OVERWORKED, RUINING THE CABLES AND BURNING THE CIRCUITRY ON THE PCB RELAY ASSEMBLY. THE REPLACEMENT MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND FRIED THE NEW PCB BOARD. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT BLOWING THE MOTOR BREJan 17, 1999 · N705MB · Beech A36 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX4573Gps · malfunctionedIFR FLIGHT PLAN, GPS DIRECT IN IMC - SETTING UP TO SHOOT AN ILS AND WAS GOING TO USE THE GPS FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. WHEN THE LEFT CURSOR BUTTON WAS PRESSED, THE GPS SCREEN DISSOLVED AND WENT BLANK. WHEN THE SCREEN CAME BACK ON IN ABOUT 5 SECONDS, THE GPSNov 14, 1998 · N107KC · Beech A36 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 98ZZZX4325Brake Disc · crackedBRAKE DISC WAS CRACKED AROUND ALL THREE BOLT HOLES AND HAD SOME RADIAL CRACKS ON THE DISC BRAKE SURFACE. THIS DISC WAS INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT ON 4-13-88. NO APPARENT REASON WAS FOUND FOR THIS FAILURE.Nov 3, 1998 · N711SK · Beech A36 · BrakeSDR AU981374Engine · rough(AUS) ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND STOPPED WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS RETARDED FOLLOWING LANDING. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULT. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED FUEL CONTAMINATION OR FUEL VAPOR LOCK.Oct 19, 1998 · Beech A36 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU981315Bracket · corroded(AUS) RIGHT LANDING GEAR UPLOCK BRACKET SEVERELY CORRODED.Oct 13, 1998 · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU981314Bracket · corroded(AUS) LEFT LANDING GEAR UPLOCK BRACKET SEVERELY CORRODED.Oct 13, 1998 · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU981221Cylinder · cracked(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER CRACKED FROM EXHAUST VALVE PORT TO BOTH SPARK PLUG HOLES. CYLINDER WAS A CHROME TYPE.Sep 22, 1998 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3941Rotor · failedOPEN CIRCUIT IN ROTOR FIELD WINDING.Aug 19, 1998 · N971PC · Beech A36 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 98ZZZX2654Control Cable · frayedAFT RUDDER CABLE WAS EVIDENTLY ROUTED THROUGH AFT PULLEY BRACKET UNDER FORWARD CABLE GUARD ON PULLEY GROOVE, BUT OVER AFT CABLE GUARD (NAS427K11). THE RESULTING FRICTION FRAYED CABLE ALMOST TO THE BREAKING POINT AND CRACKED AND DAMAGED CABLE GUARD.Jun 17, 1998 · N705MB · Beech A36 · Rudder Control SystemSDR AU980649O-Ring · improper part(AUS) PROPELLER BLADE RETENTION NUT `O' RING SEALS WERE THE INCORRECT PART. TWO FERRULES P/N C4451 WERE LOOSE. ONE FERRULE HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY DRILLED. PROPELLER FULL OF CORROSION. UNAPPROVED PART.PART TC: 4,431.Jun 10, 1998 · Beech A36 · Propeller AssemblySDR 98ZZZX3017Battery Pack · explodedELT BATTERY DUE REPLACEMENT. INSPECTED ELT PER FAR 91.207 (D). NO DEFECTS NOTED. REPLACED BATTERY WITH NEW ARTEX P/N 00-60-62. ASSEMBLED COVER ON ELT (BATTERY PLUG IS FOOL PROOF, CAN ONLY CONNECT ONE WAY. COLOR CODED WIRES MATCHED). BATTERY EXPLODED WITHJun 5, 1998 · N72567 · Beech A36 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 98ZZZX2289Bulkhead · crackedWHILE PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE, NOTICED CRACKS ON AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD. REMOVED UNIT AND FOUND 3 CRACKS TOTALING ABOUT 33 PERCENT AROUND AND NEAR THE BULKHEAD TO PROP MOUNTING BOLTS. INSTALLED NEW UNIT, P/N D7170. THIS AIRCRAFT IS A 1993 MODEL A36 WITH Jun 2, 1998 · N8209A · Beech A36 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 98ZZZX2228Link · chafedAILERON AND RUDDER FORWARD BUNGEE SPRING INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT MADE THE AILERON CONTROL CABLE LINK P/N 35-524302 CHAFE UP AND DOWN THE AILERON CONTROL CABLE. BY REVERSING THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SPRING AT THE LINK END, THE LINK IS HELD AWAY FROM THE AILEMay 28, 1998 · N6182X · Beech A36 · Aileron Control SystemSDR AU980565Rod End · failed(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR OUTER ROD END HOUSING FAILED ACROSS THE GREASE NIPPLE ORIFICE.May 17, 1998 · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX2039Brake Line · chafedDURING INSTALLATION OF RADIOS IN A NEW LATE MODEL 1997 A-36, NOTICED THE RIGHT RUDDER CABLE WAS CHAFING THROUGH ONE OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES ON THE PARKING BRAKE ASSY. THE PARKING BRAKE UNIT IS LOCATED BELOW THE FLOORBOARDS ON THE PILOT'S SIDE. IT WAS NEMay 16, 1998 · N41NH · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 98ZZZX1919Boot · failedBOOT RETAINING STRAP BURST CAUSING BOOT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH PROPELLER SPINNER, SHORTING THE BOOT OUT CAUSING SPARKS.May 5, 1998 · N36665 · Beech A36 · Propeller Deice Boot Section
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