Beech B-99

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SDR CA050505005Tube · torn(CAN) UPON LANDING CREW NOTICED VIBRATION CONSISTENT WITH FLAT TIRE. CONFIRMED AFTER SHUT-DOWN. MAINT WAS DISPATCHED TO REPLACE FLAT TIRE. WHEN FLAT TIRE WAS DISASSEMBLE, NOTICED THAT INNER TUBE WAS TORN APART. NO SIGNS OF PINCHING OR UNUSUAL WEAR WERE NOTIMay 4, 2005 · Beech B99 · Tire TubeSDR TIM2005F00001Shear Plate · crackedWHILE INSPECTING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, THE LT SHEAR PLATE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK RUNNING ACROSS IT. THE ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN IS ATTACHED TO THE SHEAR PLATE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE HORIZONTAL STABILATOR. THE CRACK MUST HAVE DEVELOPED UNDER NORMAL CIOct 18, 2004 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR CA040916002Wheel · cracked(CAN) R/H OUTBOARD MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE INNER HUB HAD A LONG 4 INCHES CRACK. AS WELL 6 OF THE 9 BOLT HOLES HAD CRACKS AROUND THEM. THE LONG CRACK APPEARED TO BE AN OLD CRACK. THE TUBE WAS EVENTUALLY PINCHED WHICH CAUSED A FLAT TIRE.Sep 15, 2004 · Beech B99 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AXS2004F00000Bearing · failedON THE TAKEOFF ROLL, 2 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY DEPARTED THE AXLE. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING RACE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND THE OUTER BEARING DAMAGED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE MAIN WHEEL AXLE NIT AND HARDWARE WAS FOUND STILL INTACT ON THESep 7, 2004 · N119WA · Beech B99 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA040816009Bearing · failed(CAN) LT IB WHEEL ASSY INNER BEARING FAILED, ALLOWING WHEEL TO MOVE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW CONTACT OF THE INNER RIM TO NON ROTATING BRAKE COMPONENTS DAMAGING INNER HALF OF WHEEL ASSY.Aug 12, 2004 · Beech B99 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR TIM2003F00002Fitting · crackedFITTING FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING STRUCTURAL INSPECTION. (CNTRL NR 82)Nov 5, 2003 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Wing SparSDR CA030512001Relay · intermittent(CAN) FLAPS WERE SELECTED FROM THE 15 DEGREE POSITION AND WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. DYNAMIC BRAKE RELAY WAS FOUND TO WORK IF TAPPED. RELAY REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.May 1, 2003 · Beech B99 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR TIM2002F00016Attach Fitting · crackedCRACK FOUND IN RIGHT WING ATTACH FITTING. (BATH TUB FITTING) LOCATION CENTER SECTION UPPER FORWARD ATTACH FITTING. RECURRING INSPECTION INTERVAL (STANDARD SPAR WITH STAP) 500 HOURS OR 1 YEARS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. (CONTROL NUMBER 005)Sep 24, 2002 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR TIM2002F00012Nipple · crackedRIGHT INBOARD BOX SECTION FUEL CELL, VENT SUPPLY NIPPLE CRACKED.Jul 18, 2002 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR TIM2002F00006Collar · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OUTBOARD ELEVATOR COLLAR WAS CRACKED AT THE TAPER PIN. THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE TUBE WAS REPLACED AND THE NEW TUBE (SERVICEABLE) WAS RIGGED IAW MM. INSPECTION OF THE CRACKED COLLAR WAS INCONCLUSIVE AS TFeb 5, 2002 · N899CA · Beech B99 · Elevator StructureSDR TIM2002F00005Deice System · inoperativeDURING A WALK AROUND INSPECTION AND SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONAL CHECK, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT WING SURFACE DEICER WAS INOPERATIVE. A CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED WEATHER CHECKING AROUND PREVIOUS BOOT PATCHES AND POSSIBLE WATER CONTAMINATION. REMOVED AND REJan 22, 2002 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR CA010628008Bolt · damaged(CAN) DURING INSPECTION ON SPAR, WHEN BOLT WAS BEING INSTALLED IT WAS FOUND THAT AFTER FINAL TORQUE THE BOLT COULD STILL BETURNED QUITE EASILY. BOLT WAS REMOVED AND MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THREADS WERE RAGGED AND CAUSING THE NUT TO BIND ON THE BOLT. THIS IS THEJun 28, 2001 · Beech B99 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR CA010628009Bolt · damaged(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE THREADS OF THE BOLTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE JOGGED THREADS.Jun 18, 2001 · Beech B99 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 20010326CW001Rib · crackedDURING AN UNRELATED REPAIR, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT HORIZONTAL TIP RIB WAS CRACKED. RIB WAS REPAIRED AND ADOUBLER WAS INSTALLED. CRACKS WERE STOP DRILLED AS NECESSARY. DUE TO VIBARATION, THE LEFT REGION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ON MOST OF THESE Jan 22, 2001 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 20010320CW009Mount · chafedIT WAS DISCOVERED DURING AN ENGINE CHANGE, THAT THE TUBE MOUNT HAD CHAFE MARKS BEYOND LIMITS. THE TUBE MOUNT WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICABLE TUBE MOUNT. THE CAUSE OF THE CHAFING WAS DUE TO INDEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN MOUNT AND BAFFLING AND FUEL LINES.Jan 22, 2001 · N899CA · Beech B99 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA010215011Blade · failed(CAN) ENGINE FAILURE DURING CLIMB EMERGENCY DECLARED ENGINE FUEL SHUT OFF AND ENGINE SECURED. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. ENGINE SPLIT A C FLANGE, PRELIMINARY INSPECTION FOUND CT DISC BLADE FAILURE ACCOUNTING FOR DAMAGE TO DOWNSTREAM HOT SECTION AND POWER SECTION COMJan 20, 2001 · Beech B99 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA001018016Circuit Breaker · tripped(CAN) PILOT DEPARTED AIRPORT, A GEAR UP SELECTION WAS MADE AND THE GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. THE CONTROL CB WAS POPPED. PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN TO BASE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. AIRCRAFT WAS PUT ON JACKS AND GEAR SWINGS WERE CARRIED OUT AND NOTHINGWAS FOUND. FURTHEROct 3, 2000 · Beech B99 · Stall Warning SystemSDR 20001019SH029Case · crackedDURING PROPELLER CHANGE ON LEFT ENGINE, A SERIES OF CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE INBOARD EXHAUST FLANGE. THE FLANGE IS A PART OF THE POWER SECTION, SO FIELD REPAIR WAS NOT POSSIBLE. THE AFFECTED POWER SECTION WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE POWER SECTION. A POSSep 28, 2000 · N899CA · Beech B99 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 20001019SH034Fuel Heater · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION OF RIGHT ENGINE, DISCOVERED THE FUEL/OIL HEATER BASE TAB WAS CRACKED. THE HEATER WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE HEATER. THE HEATER IS MOUNTED TO THE ENGINE WITH ONLY TWO TABS AND A COUPLE OF HARD LINES. (X)Sep 26, 2000 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Fuel HeaterSDR 20000907SH023Mount · wornDURING ENGINE CHANGES, BOTH ENGINE TUBE FRAME MOUNTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE WEAR ON TORSION BARS BEYOND LIMITS. THIS IS OCCURRING DUE TO THE AFT LOWER STAINLESS FIRE SHIELD RESTING ON THE MOUNT. THE LOCATION IS CONCEALED DUE TO THE RUBBER SECTION OF THE FIRE SHIAug 2, 2000 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Engine Mount SectionSDR 20001017SH046Blade · separatedENGINE FAILED JUST AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO BLADE SEPARATION ON CT DISC. ENGINE TEAR DOWN PERFORMED AT A CERTIFIED REPAIR STATION. (X)Jul 27, 2000 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 20000809SH011Governor · leakingRIGHT ENGINE LEAKING OIL AT FRONT SECTION. PROBLEM DETERMINED TO BE CRACKED HOUSING ON AUTOFEATHER DUMP SOLENOID. REPLACED ENTIRE OVERSPEED GOVERNOR WITH SERVICEABLE OVERSPEED GOVERNOR. PART POSSIBLY CRACKED AS A RESULT OF MATING TWO UNEVEN SURFACES. (X)Jun 13, 2000 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Turbine GovernorSDR 20000720SH002Bellcrank · corrodedDURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RUDDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOME FREE-PLAY AT THE TOP PIVOT BEARING SUPPORT. IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE RUDDER TO INSPECT FOR HIDDEN DAMAGE. UPON REMOVAL, NOTICED THE RUDDER BELLCRANK CORRODED AT THE BOLT HOLES THAT SECURE TJun 13, 2000 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA000606020Switch · loose(CAN) LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. THERE WAS NO IN TRANSIT LIGHT ON AND THE THREE GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION LIGHTS REMAINED ON. A LOOSE WIRE WAS FOUND ON THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SAFETY SWITCH PREVENTING THE GEAR FROM RETRACTING BY REMOVING ALL POWER Jun 1, 2000 · Beech B99 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 20000620SH015Blade · missingON TAKEOFF, PILOT FELT AIRCRAFT SHUDDER, RETURNED TO FIELD WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT. UPON INVESTIGATION ON ENGINE, FOUND 2 INCH SQUARE AREA MISSING FROM EXHAUST. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND PORTION OF POWER TURBINE BLADE MISSING. THIS ENGINE HADMay 30, 2000 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Turbine SectionSDR CA000224032Bracket · cracked(CAN) ON INSPECTION, RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THE MAIN PART OF THE CASTING.Feb 21, 2000 · Beech B99 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 20000407SH003Support Fitting · wornROUTINE INSPECTION REVEALED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LOOSE AT PIVOT SUPPORTS. REPLACED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT PIVOT SUPPORT BRACKETS AND BEARINGS AND HARDWARE. PROBLEM DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND POSSIBLE LACK OF LUBRICATION. (X)Feb 15, 2000 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA000201024Disk · frozen(CAN) UPON LANDING, THE LEFT OUTBOARD & RIGHT INBOARD MAIN WHEEL TIRES WERE FLATTENED.BOTH BRAKE UNITS FOUND TO BE FROZEN, NOT ALLOWING WHEELS TO TURN ON LANDING.SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS THE 2ND INCIDENT WITHIN 48 HRS.Jan 18, 2000 · Beech B99 · BrakeSDR AU000201024Brake Disc · froze(AU) UPON LANDING, THE LEFT OUTBOARD AND RIGHT INBOARD MAIN WHEEL TIRES WERE FLATTENED. BOTH BRAKE UNITS FOUND TO BE FROZEN, NOT ALLOWING WHEELS TO TURN ON LANDING. SUBMITTER STATES THIS IS THE 2ND INCIDENT WITHIN 48 HRS.Jan 18, 2000 · Beech B99 · BrakeSDR CA000201023Disk · frozen(CAN) WHEN AIRCRAFT LANDED, BOTH MAIN WHEEL TIRES WERE FLATTENED. BOTH BRAKE UNITS ON LEFT SIDE WERE FOUND TO BE FROZEN NOT ALLOWING WHEELS TO ROTATE ON LANDING.AIRCRAFT HAD TAXIED THROUGH DRIFTING SNOW DURING DEPARTURE PROVIDING A SOURCE OF WATER FOR SUBSEQUJan 17, 2000 · Beech B99 · BrakeSDR AU000201023Brake Disc · froze(AU) WHEN AIRCRAFT LANDED, BOTH MAIN WHEEL TIRES WERE FLATTENED. BOTH BRAKE UNITS ON LEFT SIDE WERE FOUND TO BE FROZEN NOT ALLOWING WHEELS TO ROTATE ON LANDING. AIRCRAFT HAD TAXIED THROUGH DRIFTING SNOW DURING DEPARTURE PROVIDING A SOURCE OF WATER FOR SUBSEQJan 17, 2000 · Beech B99 · BrakeSDR 2000ZZZX639Drag Brace · crackedTHE NOSE GEAR DRAG BRACE ASSY WAS REMOVED DUE TO OVERHAUL AND IT WAS NOTICED THE GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR TUBE ASSY WOULD NOT MOUNT FLUSH WITH THE DRAG BRACE. THIS RESULTED IN THE FINDING OF LONGITUDINAL CRACKS ON THE REMOVED DRAG BRACE ASSY. REPLACED DRAG BRACE ASJan 13, 2000 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2000ZZZX228Downlock · brokenLEFT MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK BROKEN. PROBLEM OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DOWNLOCK HOOK SHOWED SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOOK THAT COULD BE CONDUCIVE TO TIGHT DOWNLOCK ENGAGEMENT. SUBMITTER STATED DOWNLOCK SHOULD NOT BE LOOSE AS TO CAUSE AN UNSAFE Dec 7, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX4545Deicer · contaminatedROUTINE CHECK OF SURFACE DEICERS REVEALED WATER SPRAYING FROM HOLES IN THE TAIL SURFACE DEICERS. REPLACED BOTH SURFACE DEICERS. OPS CHECK OF OTHER BOOTS REVEALED NO WATER AND PROPER OPERATION.Nov 8, 1999 · N950AA · Beech B99 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR 99ZZZX4395Prop Governor · erraticPROPELLER GOVERNOR OPERATED SLUGGISHLY REGARDING PROPELLER RPM CHANGES FROM HIGH POWER SETTINGS TO IDLE ON SHORT FINAL. THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS CHANGED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PURPOSES AND CONSEQUENTLY ALLEVIATED THE DISCREPANCY. THE PILOT VALVE MAY HAVE BEENOct 27, 1999 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Propeller GovernorSDR CA991028070Light · shorted(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, NOTICED FUMES IN COCKPIT. NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICS WERE SHUT OFF AND EMERGENCY DECLARED. CREW REPORTED THAT THEY HAD NOTICED WATER AROUND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS. ENGINEER INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND SOURCE OF FUMES TO BE COMINOct 17, 1999 · Beech B99 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR CA991007077Switch · out of adjust(CAN) AIRCRAFT GEAR-IN-TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON FOLLOWING LIFT OFF. UPON INVESTIGATION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT AND RIGHT GEAR POSITION SWITCHES WERE ADJUSTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Oct 4, 1999 · Beech B99 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX4700Bleed Valve · leakingENGINE TEMPERATURE, N1 HIGH, TORQUE LOW, AND FUEL FLOW HIGH. INSPECTED FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR SECTION BLADES FOR DAMAGE AND P3 LINES FOR CHAFED SECTIONS AND LOOSE FITTINGS. REPLACED BLEED VALVE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PURPOSES. ALL ELSE CHECKED GOOD. PERFORMED Oct 1, 1999 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR CA991028067Actuator · failed(CAN) AFTER LANDING, OUTBOARD FLAP FAILED TO RETRACT. ACTUATOR MANUALLY RUN IN AND SYSTEM SECURED. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO MAIN BASE. REPLACED ACTUATOR. THIS UNIT HAS A 10,000 CYCLE LIFE.Sep 26, 1999 · Beech B99 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA991028068Connector · contaminated(CAN) SUSPECT WATER CAUSED SHORTING ON POWER INPUT PORTION OF CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL - PERHAPS SOME WINDOW OPEN OR LEAK (HIGH WINDS CAN FORCE SIDE WINDOW TO OPEN SLIGHTLY). ALSO NOTED SOME COPILOT INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, ALSO NOT WORKING ( A SEPARATE PROBLEM). FOUSep 21, 1999 · Beech B99 · Electrical Power SystemSDR 99ZZZX3571Hinge · damagedINSPECTION REVEALED LEFT ELEVATOR MIDDLE HINGE HOLES WORN. REPLACED BOTH MIDDLE AND OUTBOARD HINGE WITH NEW HINGES. HINGES POSSIBLY WORN DUE TO PIVOT BOLTS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED TO BUSHINGS BETWEEN HINGE PLATES. SUBMITTER STATED DURING INSPECTION, BOLTS SHOUAug 28, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Elevator StructureSDR 99ZZZX3569Horn · corrodedBELLCRANK ASSY AT BASE OF RUDDER FOUND LOOSE TO RUDDER TUBE COLLAR ASSY. CORROSION DETERMINED TO BE PROBLEM ON HOLES OF THE BELLCRANK ASSY. BELLCRANK WAS REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. PERIODIC DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND LUBRICATION OF COMPONENTS WITH STAug 26, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Rudder StructureSDR 99ZZZX3325Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM AREA OTHER THAN FUEL SUMP. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO SMALL HOLE AT UPPER, AFT CORNER. REPLACED FUEL CELL WITH SERVICEABLE FUEL CELL IAW BEECH 99 MM. THE AGE OF THE OLD FUEL CELL COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BY RELIABLE MEANS, BUT WAS SUSPAug 5, 1999 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Fuel StorageSDR 99ZZZX2516Rod · corrodedSHIMMY DAMPENER ROD WAS FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION INSIDE AND OUT CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK BY THE O-RINGS. CORROSION SEEMS TO BE FROM NORMAL OPERATION. ROD WAS REPLACED.Jun 7, 1999 · N899CA · Beech B99 · Shimmy DamperSDR 99ZZZX2218Rudder Pedal · brokenRUDDER PEDAL ARM BROKE WHERE IT ATTACHES TO ARM.May 20, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2217Torque Tube · crackedRIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CRACKED WHERE THE PEDAL ATTACHES TO BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY.May 20, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2215Arm · damagedRUDDER PEDAL ARM PIVOT HOLES FOR PEDAL ELONGATED. FOUND DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF INTERIOR (DETAIL). REPLACED RUDDER PEDAL ARM.May 18, 1999 · N991H · Beech B99 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2216Hinge · crackedPILOT'S CREW DOOR REPORTED DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. INSPECTED DOOR LOCK LATCHES AND LUBBED. NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. INSPECTED CREW DOOR UPPER HINGES. UPPER FORWARD HINGE FOUND CRACKED ALONG HINGE LINE, ONE INCH INBOARD. REPLACED HINGE WITH NEW AND SECURED. HIMay 4, 1999 · N991H · Beech B99 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 99ZZZX1378Rib · crackedTHE RUDDER HINGE BRACKETS ON THE RUDDER BECAME LOOSE WHICH APPARENTLY CAUSED A CRACK TO DEVELOP IN THE AFT/LEFT CORNER OF THE END (TOP) RIB OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. ALSO, WAS LOSING SOME OF THE RIVETS IN THE VERTICAL STABILIZER SPAR AT THE TOP HINGE ATTACHFeb 19, 1999 · N99CA · Beech B99 · Ventral StructureSDR 99ZZZX612Hinge · wornINSPECTION OF GEAR DOOR HINGE REVEALED FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT BETWEEN HINGE HALVES. THIS ACTION RESULTED IN EXCESS TRAVEL OF DOOR IN THE GEAR DOWN POSITION. REPLACED HINGE AND 2 COUPLE LINKAGE COMPONENTS. POSSIBLE CAUSE OF HINGE DISCREPANCY DETERMINED TO BE Jan 4, 1999 · N99TH · Beech B99 · Landing Gear Doors
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