Beech A36

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SDR 98ZZZX3279Housing · mismanufacturedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SCREEN AND HOUSING REVEALED AN UNMACHINED AREA WHERE THE FUEL SCREEN MEETS THE INTERNAL STOP (UP INSIDE HOUSING). THE UNMACHINED PIECE (SLAG) IS BREAKING AWAY FROM PARENT METAL. PIECE IS .1250 INCH BYApr 23, 1998 · N3122U · Beech A36 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 98ZZZX1718Boot Strap · failedBOOT RETAINING STRAP BROKE LETTING DEICE LEADS COME IN CONTACT WITH SPINNER ON PROPELLER SHORTING THE SYSTEM OUT.Apr 1, 1998 · N36665 · Beech A36 · Propeller Deice Boot SectionSDR 98ZZZX1067Tank · crackedPILOT COMPLAINED OF OIL DRIPPING ON HANGAR FLOOR. INSPECTION REVEALED APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCH LONG CRACK IN THE SIDE OF THE OIL TANK. THERE WERE TWO CREASES IN THE TANK RUNNING IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION ON BOTH THE FORE AND AFT SIDE OF THE TANK. THE CRACK ORJan 20, 1998 · N5RZ · Beech A36 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR 98ZZZX527Spring · brokenFUEL CONTROL/THROTTLE LINKAGE SPRING BROKEN. LOW HOURS SINCE NEW.Jan 13, 1998 · N1066T · Beech A36 · Power LeverSDR 98ZZZX353Wire · shortedRT NAVIGATION LIGHT POWER WIRE ROUTED THROUGH WING ALONG CHANNEL UNDER TOP WING SKIN. NOTHING TO SECURE WIRE IN PLACE AND NO CHAFE PROTECTION PROVIDED. WIRE CAME OUT OF CHANNEL, CHAFED ON RIB EVENTUALLY CAUSING A SHORT AND BURNED WIRE IN TWO. INSPECTION OF Jan 9, 1998 · N72567 · Beech A36 · Light System WiringSDR 98ZZZX825Control Cable · misinstalledON FIRST ANNUAL INSPECTION, RT RUDDER CABLE ASSY WAS FOUND INSTALLED OVER THE TOP OF PULLEY GUARD AT FS 257.6 AFT. PULLEY P/N MS24566-4B. ON INSPECTION OF CABLE, FOUND BROKEN STRANDS FROM WEARING OVER PIN.Jan 1, 1998 · N246DY · Beech A36 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX6Valve · wornCYLINDER NR 3 REMOVED DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST VALVE LEAKAGE DURING A COMPRESSION TEST. EXHAUST VALVE STEM WAS FOUND WORN .023 INCH AT TIP OF STEM TO ABOUT THE CENTER OF STEM. GUIDE WAS NOT WORN (NITRALOY). NR 2 CYLINDER WAS REMOVED FOR ANOTHER REASON AND TDec 10, 1997 · N3046K · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU971547Crankshaft · broken(AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT BROKEN.Nov 27, 1997 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX5098Pin Plug · brokenON REMOVAL OF NR 2 CYLINDER FOR LOW COMPRESSION, THE ONE-PIECE FORGED ALUMINUM PLUG IN THE CENTER OF THE WRIST PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN TWO, TWO INCHES FROM THE END.Nov 19, 1997 · N1528K · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU971469Rivet · damaged(AUS) LH AND RH WING UPPER SKIN ATTACHMENT RIVETS SANDED TO A DEGREE WHEREBY UP TO 2/3 OF THE RADIUS MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE SANDING HAS ALSO REMOVED ALODINE SURFACE TREATMENT FROM THE UPPER WING SURFACES.Nov 14, 1997 · Beech A36 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 98ZZZX139Flush Vent · blockedPILOT REPORTED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING IN AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. ON SITE EXAMINATION REVEALED NO OBVIOUS DEFECTS. THE ENGINE WAS RE-STARTED, AND RAN FLAWLESSLY. THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON DETAILENov 10, 1997 · N66514 · Beech A36 · Fuel StorageSDR CA971106002Connector · loose(CAN) DURING LANDING, NOSE WHEEL DOWN LOCK LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED A BULKHEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FROM WHEEL BAY TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS DISCONNECTED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN PLACE. THE PLASTIC TAB Oct 30, 1997 · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA970910011Low Pitch Stop · mis adjusted(CAN) AIRCRAFT NOT GETTING FULL RPM. PROPELLER AND GOVERNOR REMOVED FOR BENCH CHECK. GOVERNOR SET CORRECTLY. PROPELLER WAS SET TOO HIGH PREVIOUS SETTING, INCORRECT REFERENCE STATIONS WERE USED.Aug 29, 1997 · Beech A36 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX4145Window Seal · misinstalledDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, LEFT CABIN EXIT WINDOW COULD NOT BE OPENED. WINDOW HAD BEEN SEALED CLOSED BY A BEAD OF RTV APPLIED TO FORWARD SEAL AREA.Aug 14, 1997 · N3147L · Beech A36 · Emergency ExitsSDR 97ZZZX3750Rod End · failedTHE ROD END BEARING CASE CRACKED CAUSING IT TO SPREAD OPEN; THUS, CAUSING EXTENSION OR RETRACTION OF NOSE GEAR TO BE IMPOSSIBLE. THIS ROD END WAS FOUND IN THE IMPROPER PLACE POSSIBLY NOT BEING MADE TO TAKE THAT RADIAL LOAD. BEECH SI NR 0760-010 SUGGESTS THE Aug 5, 1997 · N1849W · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX3324Pump · failedVACUUM PUMP FAILED. BOTH FILTERS CHANGED. REASON FOR FAILURE, UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.Jul 8, 1997 · N361BC · Beech A36 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX3095Cylinder · crackedINSPECTION FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER CRACKED. CRACK RUNS FROM EXHAUST.Jun 12, 1997 · N361BC · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2913Rod End · failedTHIS ROD END IS PART OF THE AFT EXTENSION/RETRACTION TUBE FOR THE NOSE GEAR RETRACT SYSTEM. THE TUBE WAS FOUND INSTALLED BACKWARDS RESULTING IN THE INCORRECT ROD END STYLE BEING ATTACHED TO THE GEARBOX ARM. THIS ROD END SHOULD HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE IDLERMay 28, 1997 · N1849W · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX2610Bearing · frozenRIGHT LANDING GEAR UPLOCK ROLLER BEARING FROZEN CAUSING RT LANDING GEAR NOT TO RELEASE FROM ROLLER. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY NOT LUBING AT LAST INSPECTION.May 15, 1997 · N37CH · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX2802Bulkhead · crackedINSPECTION FOUND AFT SIDE PROPELLER SPINNER REAR BULKHEAD CRACKED.May 1, 1997 · N4612M · Beech A36 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 97ZZZX1821Filter Adapter · plug looseWHEN THE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED DURING AN ENGINE INSPECTION, DISCOVERED A PLUG THAT WAS PRESSED INTO AN UNUSED OIL PASSAGE IN THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER HAD COME LOOSE. THIS ALLOWED THE OIL FILTER TO BE BYPASSED AND FOR UNFILTERED OIL TO BE PUMPED IN THE OIL SYSTApr 4, 1997 · N8294M · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU970341Control Cable · corroded(AUS) LH AILERON CONTROL CABLE CONTAINED SEVERE CORROSION AND FRAYING IN AREA BENEATH CLAMP BETWEEN AUTOPILOT ROLL SERVO TO CONTROL CABLEMar 30, 1997 · Beech A36 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX1956Breaker · failedLANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHEN RESET, NO LOAD WILL GO THROUGH BREAKER TO OPERATE MOTOR. PILOT MANUALLY CRANKED LANDING GEAR DOWN.Mar 28, 1997 · N88ES · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX3711Brake Disc · failedAFTER HEAVY BRAKING, PILOT REPORTED RT BRAKE FAILURE. INSPECTION REVEALED RT BRAKE DISC HAD TORN AWAY FROM WHEEL ASSY. THIS FAILURE IS IDENTICAL TO FAILURE LISTED A.M.T. MAGAZINE DATE MAY/JUNE 1997.Mar 26, 1997 · N36VU · Beech A36 · BrakeSDR 97ZZZX1838Cylinder · excess wornREMOVED ALL CYLINDERS FROM AN 850-HOUR FACTORY REMANUFACTURED (ZERO TIME) ENGINE DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. FOUND ALL CYLINDERS WORN .009 INCH - .011 INCH OVER NEW SPECS. OPERATOR KEEPS OIL SAMPLES WITH NO INDICATIONS. NORMAL OIL CHANGES AND GOOD PILOT OPERATIMar 1, 1997 · N72291 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970295Valve · faulty(AUS) NO4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAULTY - FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE IN SIMILAR CONDITION - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEMFeb 21, 1997 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970381Antenna · failed(AUS) GPS ANTENNA SHEARED OFF FLUSH WITH MOUNT BASEFeb 20, 1997 · Beech A36 · Global Positioning SystemSDR AU970127Connector · corroded(AUS) MAIN ALTERNATOR CABLE TO CURRENT LIMITER AND CURRENT LIMITER TO SHUNT AND MAIN AIRCRAFT DC BUSS CONNECTIONS CORRODEDFeb 18, 1997 · Beech A36 · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX875Cylinder · crackedNR 5 CYLINDER HAD CRACK AT UPPER SPARK PLUG BOSS. THIS ENGINE HAS HAD C/W SID 97-2, SID 97-3, AND PROPER MAINTENANCE DURING ITS LIFE. BAFFLING, FUEL SYSTEM SETUP, AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY CONTROLLED ON THIS ENGINE.Jan 29, 1997 · N2043X · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX526Belt · delaminatedAIR CONDITIONING BELT IS A TOOTH-TYPE BELT. FOUND 'TEETH' SECTIONS OF THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE BELT LAYING INSIDE THE ENGINE NACELLE. ON INSPECTION, FOUND 2.50 INCH SECTION OF BELT INSIDE EDGE MISSING. ACTT: 292.1 HOURS.Jan 23, 1997 · N1066T · Beech A36 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 97ZZZX417Housing · crackedDURING INVESTIGATION OF PROP RPM PROBLEM, IT WAS NOTED THE RPM INDICATION AT FULL THROTTLE WAS ONLY 2100 RPM. GAINED ACCESS TO THE GOVERNOR AND NOTED THE SPEED LEVER SHAFT WAS LOOSE AND THE END HOUSING CRACKED 360 DEGREES AROUND ITS BASE. NOTE: THIS HOUSINGDec 9, 1996 · N2531U · Beech A36 · Propeller GovernorSDR EY2R9601356Retain Nut · corrodedRETAIN NUT FOUND CORRODED.Dec 1, 1996 · Beech A36 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601325Races · corrodedRACES CORRODED.Dec 1, 1996 · Beech A36 · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601076Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN C44573YS, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Beech A36 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 96ZZZX5558Retract Tube · failedDURING ROLL-OUT AFTER NORMAL LANDING, THE NLG COLLAPSED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE AFT NOSE GEAR RETRACT ROD HAD FAILED AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH ONTO THE THREADED PORTION OF THE ROD WHERE P/N ARHT5ECR ROD END THREADS ENDED IN THE ROD.Oct 1, 1996 · N47KA · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX4230Doubler · crackedDURING INSPECTION OF EMPENNAGE, CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE DOUBLER LOCATED JUST FORWARD OF STA 272, BULKHEAD. THE CRACK WAS IN THE RADIUS OF CUT-OUT AREA OF DOUBLER ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSPECTION OF OTHER AIRCRAFT IN THE FLEET FOUND 5 OTHERS WITH THE SAME DEFAug 21, 1996 · N8165Q · Beech A36 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA960813005Fitting · worn(CAN) ON BOTH LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND ELEVATOR THE LOWER BOLT (P/N AN23-10A) COULD BE TURNED BY HANDAug 7, 1996 · Beech A36 · Elevator StructureSDR 96ZZZX4330Filter Assy · bowl looseENGINE FLAME-OUT ON POWER CHECK. FUEL FILTER BOWL FOUND LOOSE, SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ENGINE FUEL STARVATION. FUEL BOWL IS TORQUED TO 25 INCH/POUND (THE LOWER TORQUE VALUE) AS HAD EXPERIENCED A CRACKED FILTER HOUSING WHEN TORQUED TO THE HIGH LIMITS. FILTER LOCAug 7, 1996 · N250TP · Beech A36 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR 96ZZZX4008Marking · missingAIRCRAFT RETURNED HOME AIRPORT AFTER REPAINTING. WHILE PERFORMING WALK-AROUND, NOTICED REQUIRED MARKINGS (STAB TRIM ACTUATOR) NOT IN PLACE PER AD 91-17-01. PAINT SHOP HAD COVERED THESE MARKINGS AND NOT REINSTALLED THEM.Jul 29, 1996 · N4572S · Beech A36 · Placards and MarkingsSDR 96ZZZX4763Fitting · crackedUPON RETURN OF FLIGHT, MECHANIC NOTICED SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF OIL ON THE BELLY OF ACFT. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND A FITTING (AN912-1D) THAT EXITS THE OIL COOLER WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN RECONFIGURED TO A FLIGHTCRAFT TURBO, TURBO NORMALIZED SJul 26, 1996 · N7214Y · Beech A36 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 96ZZZX4379O-Ring · wrong partTHE FUEL DRAIN VALVES MANUFACTURED BY CURTIS USE SPECIAL SEALS THAT ARE COMPOUNDED OF MATERIALS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO RESIST AVIATION FUEL. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE SEALS ARE SPECIALLY SHAPED (MOST LOOK LIKE A SMALL PANCAKE WITH A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE) TO FIT CJul 18, 1996 · N3122U · Beech A36 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 96ZZZX4417Disc · failedDISC TORN OFF WHEEL LEAVING METAL UNDER BOLTS INTACT ON WHEEL. THIS IS THE SECOND DISC TO FAIL ON THIS AIRCRAFT. ON 12-26-95, THE LEFT BRAKE DISC FAILED UNDER SIMILAR CONDITIONS (1,617 TIS). SUBMITTER STATED COULD BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER ALLOY CASTINGS OR BY Jul 17, 1996 · N21VR · Beech A36 · BrakeSDR AU960860Cylinder · separated(AUS) NO2 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM BARRELJun 7, 1996 · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR EY2R9600698Ball Bearing · corrodedBALL BEARING CORRODED.Jun 1, 1996 · Beech A36 · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX3371Engine · excess sludgeENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR MAJOR OVERHAUL. FOUND EXCESSIVE SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN CRANKSHAFT AND OIL SUMP. SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN OIL SUMP HAD IMPACTED ALL P/U TUBE SCREENS TO THE POINT OF 80 PERCENT RESTRICTION. THE OIL DRAIN IS FORWARD OF THE OIL P/U TUBE, SO WHApr 26, 1996 · N3869A · Beech A36 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 96ZZZX2457Bolt · bentOWNER INDICATED NOSE GEAR HIT AN OBSTRUCTION ON THE RUNWAY. REMOVED NOSE GEAR ASSY PN 35-825196. FOUND BOLT BENT. NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND.Apr 15, 1996 · N1058W · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 96ZZZX2432Fitting · bentDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, UPLOCK CABLE, LEFT GEAR, CABLE TENSION LOW. FOUND 3 BROKEN CABLE STRANDS AND FITTING MS20667-2 BENT IN THREADED AREA. CHECKED RIGHT UPLOCK ALSO. FOUND TERMINAL MS20667-2 BENT. IT APPEARS THAT THE DAMAGE OCCURS WHEN TERMINAL MS2066Apr 15, 1996 · N1058W · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2431Uplock Cable · frayedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, UPLOCK CABLE, LEFT GEAR, CABLE TENSION LOW. FOUND 3 BROKEN CABLE STRANDS AND FITTING MS20667-2 BENT IN THREADED AREA. CHECKED RIGHT UPLOCK ALSO. FOUND TERMINAL MS20667-2 BENT. IT APPEARS THAT THE DAMAGE OCCURS WHEN TERMINAL MS2066Apr 15, 1996 · N1058W · Beech A36 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2145Exhaust · crackedTAT: 1,999.5 HRS. DURING REGULAR ENGINE OIL CHANGE, MECHANIC NOTICED EXHAUST STAINS ON VACUUM PUMP. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, FOUND RT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED AND SPLIT. LENGTH ABOUT 4 INCHES BY .50 INCH WIDE. SPLIT WAS DIRECTLY BELOW AREA WHERE ALL 3 CYLINDEApr 9, 1996 · N7230D · Beech A36 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AU960450Diaphragm · leaking(AUS) FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE DIAPHRAGM LEAKING AT THE SHAFT ASSEMBLYMar 24, 1996 · Beech A36 · Engine Fuel Distribution
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