# Service difficulty reports: Beech B24R A list on [Beech B24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b24r.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2024FA0000449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000449.md): Ignition Sys · faulted · Jun 14, 2024 · N9372S · Beech B24R · Ignition System > SUREFLY SIM PRODUCED WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AND FELT LIKE DETONATION IN THE PHASE OF FLIGHT FROM CLIMB TO CRUISE WHEN PROP RPM WAS REDUCED. INFLIGHT TESTING SHOWED DRAMATIC TEMP DROP IN EGT IN CYLINDERS 3 AND 4 WHEN SUREFLY WAS SELECTED ONLY. SUREFLY SIM OPERATED - [SDR 2017FA0000256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000256.md): Yoke · cracked · May 27, 2017 · N9270S · Beech B24R · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle > THE NOSE GEAR YOKE ASSEMBLY DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER A HARD LANDING WAS PERFORMED. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE NOSE GEAR YOKE ASSEMBLY REVELED EXISTING CORROSION IN THE STRUT WITH SIGNS OF AN EXISTING CRACK. THE CORROSION AND CRACK OCCURRED AT THE TOP OF THE - [SDR 2013FA0000077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000077.md): Downlock · sheared · Feb 4, 2013 · N9227S · Beech B24R · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > DURING LEAK AND POST MX OPS RUNS. NOSE GEAR LOCK FAILED AT ROLL PIN ATTACH POINT. ORIGINAL INSTALLED ROLL PIN SHEARED OFF. CAUSING NOSE GEAR TO FOLDED OVER AND CAUSED PROPELLER STRIKE AT HIGH POWER. - [SDR 2006FA0000715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000715.md): Capacitor · exploded · Jun 19, 2006 · N6978R · Beech B24R · Landing Gear System Wiring > OPERATOR HAD DRAWN THE BATTERY CHARGE DOWN CONSIDERABLY TRYING TO START THE AIRCRAFT. PILOT REPORTED HEARING A POP AND REPORTED SMOKE ING CABIN. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AN EMERGENCY (GEAR UP) LANDING WAS MADE RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO AC. ON INSPEC - [SDR 2005FA0000863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000863.md): Bolt · split · May 27, 2005 · N23PD · Beech B24R · Landing Gear Steering System > WHEN RETRACTING AND EXTENDING GEAR THE FORWARD EYE BOLT ON THE NOSE GEAR STEERING BARREL (TUBE) STRUCK THE UPPER BOLT HEAD A NUMBER OF TIMES AND THE HELM BEARING HOUSING SPLIT RENDERING THE NOSE GEAR STEERING INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. (S - [SDR 20010424CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010424CW001.md): Control Cable · frayed · Jan 31, 2001 · N9321S · Beech B24R · Trailing Edge Flap Control System > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CABLE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE SEVERAL BROKEN STRANDS. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT FLAP CABLE 169-524074 WAS CONTACTING A SCREW HEAD WHEN THE FLAPS ARE IN THE UP POSITION. RECOMMEND THAT PROTECTIVE TAPE BE PUT OVER T - [SDR 20001109SH007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001109SH007.md): Stabilator · cracked · Oct 26, 2000 · N1991L · Beech B24R · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > DURING INSPECTIONS OF UNDERSIDES OF STABILATORS ON BEECH SIERRAS, SUNDOWNERS, HAVE FOUND DEFECTS RANGING FROM WORKING RIVETS TO CRACKS IN LOWER SKINS. PROBLEM IS CENTERED APPROX 6 INCHES OUT FROM FUSELAGE ON BOTH SIDES. MECHANICS HAVE INSTALLED OVERSIZED RIV - [SDR 99ZZZX2656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2656.md): Channel · corroded · Jul 7, 1999 · N9206S · Beech B24R · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > FOUND COROSION AT FORWARD ATTACH POINT OF CHANNEL 169, 520000-91, AT FS 132 WHERE AIR DUCT COMES THROUGH CHANNEL - ATTACH POINT COMPLETELY GONE. ALSO, FOUND CORROSION AT VARIOUS POINTS ON FUSELAGE (WHERE FRESH AIR DUCT TOUCHES FUSELAGE). - [SDR 99ZZZX1021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1021.md): Transponder · failed · Feb 1, 1999 · N6565R · Beech B24R · Ground Proximity System > MODE C FAILURE. TESTED UNIT IN A/C. FOUND TRANSPONDER OUT OF LIMITS. RETURNED UNIT TO SHOP. PERFORMED MANUFACTURER'S ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES AND FUNCTION TESTED GOOD. RE-INSTALLED UNIT TO A/C AND FUNCTION TESTED GOOD. - [SDR 98ZZZX1915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1915.md): Actuator · failed · Apr 23, 1998 · N24672 · Beech B24R · Landing Gear Actuator > SHORTLY AFTER ACFT GEAR RETRACTION DURING NORMAL TAKEOFF, PILOT DETECTED THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON AND CLIMB RATE HAD SLOWED. PILOT EXTENDED GEAR AND MADE A SAFE LANDING WITH GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. DURING INSPECTION OF THE GEAR SYSTEM, THE GEAR WOULD NOT - [SDR 99ZZZX643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX643.md): Rod End · malfunctioned · Feb 17, 1998 · N22PA · Beech B24R · Landing Gear Steering System > NOSE WHEEL NOT CENTERED. NOSE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND. FOUND FORWARD NOSE STEERING ROD END BROKEN JUST OUTSIDE OF LOCK NUT. CAUSE KNOWN. - [SDR 99ZZZX590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX590.md): Pump · failed · Feb 17, 1998 · N22PA · Beech B24R · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > NOSE GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT COMPLETELY. GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT WITH ELECTRO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. GEAR EXTENDED WITH EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM. HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSY MOTOR INOPERATIVE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CLOSER INSPECTION OF BRUSHES AT ANNUAL INSPECT - [SDR 97ZZZX3753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3753.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 30, 1997 · N4343W · Beech B24R · Fuselage Main, Frame > ESTIMATE 10 - 15 INCHES OF MATERIAL ERODED AWAY FROM SEVERE CORROSION. PART IS IN CONTACT WITH 'CAT' DUCTING PN 111728-808-23 FRESH AIR INLET TO CABIN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS DETAILED INSPECTION OF AREA AT NEXT 100-HOUR ANNUAL. - [SDR 97ZZZX1453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1453.md): Cover · corroded · Mar 25, 1997 · N104DB · Beech B24R · Control Column Section > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED SEVERE CORROSION ALONG SEAMS OF CONTROL COLUMN COVER. - [SDR 97ZZZX1012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1012.md): Bracket · defective · Jan 26, 1997 · N6570R · Beech B24R · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DURING TAXI AFTER LANDING, THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED THE BRACKET WHICH HOLDS THE NOSE GEAR DOWN, LIMIT SWITCH WAS ELONGATED AT THE POINT WHERE THE BRACKET MOUNTS TO THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ALLOWED THE LIMIT SWITCH TO GIV - [SDR EY2R9601350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601350.md): Hub · corroded · Dec 1, 1996 · Beech B24R · Propeller Hub Section > HUB FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR 97ZZZX357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX357.md): Actuator · failed · Nov 27, 1996 · N9196S · Beech B24R · Landing Gear Actuator > FIFTEEN MINUTES INTO FLIGHT PILOT HEARD LOUD BANG, NOTED GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. UNABLE TO RETRACT GEAR. AFTER AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING, AIRCRAFT TURNED OVER TO MAINTENANCE. INSP FOUND NO HYDRAULIC LEAKS. GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FOUND LEFT GEAR ACTUATOR'S PIST - [SDR 96ZZZX5637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5637.md): Bracket Support · failed · Nov 1, 1996 · N1957L · Beech B24R · Power Lever > THROTTLE SUPPORT BRACKET THAT BOLTS TO OIL SUMP FAILED AND ALSO GROOVED AT POINT OF CABLE CLAMP ATTACH. SUBMITTER STATES LOOSE BOLT AND INCORRECT PART AS CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. CORRECT P/N 169-910017-45. - [SDR 96ZZZX1801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1801.md): Brush Set · worn · Feb 5, 1996 · N93485 · Beech B24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR SELECTOR MOVED TO RETRACT POSTION. GEAR DOWN (GREEN) INDICATORS TURNED OFF, BUT MALFUNCTION (RED) INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ACFT RETURNED. GEAR SELECTOR MOVED TO DOWN POSITION. MALFUNCTION (RED) INDICATOR STILL ILLUMINATED AND GEAR FAILED - [SDR 95ZZZX3798](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3798.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 12, 1995 · N1942L · Beech B24R · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION NOTED BULKHEAD WAS CRACKED IN THE FLANGE WHERE HOLES HAD BEEN DRILLED FOR A FACTORY ANTENNA INSTALLATION (ANTENNA STILL INSTALLED). NO DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, AND WASHERS USED UNDER THE SECURING HARDWARE WERE NOT RADI - [SDR 95ZZZX2425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2425.md): Valve · crimp nut loose · May 8, 1995 · N53EM · Beech B24R · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator > CRIMP NUT LOOSE ON SHAFT PER SB 518B (LYCOMING) DATED 3-21-95. TIME SINCE FACTORY O/H, 104 HRS. OVERHAULED BY LYCOMING ON 12-22-92. PLACED IN SERVICE ON 3-1-93. REPLACED VALVE WITH NEW PARTS FROM LYCOMING. - [SDR 95ZZZX2110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2110.md): Valve · crimp nut loose · Apr 1, 1995 · N53EM · Beech B24R · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator > CRIMP NUT LOOSE ON SHAFT PER SB 518B (LYCOMING) DATED 3-21-95. TIME SINCE FACTORY OH, 104 HOURS. OVERHAULED BY LYCOMING ON 12-22-92. PLACED IN SERVICE ON 3-1-93. REPLACED VALVE WITH NEW PART FROM LYCOMING. ## 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 = 'B24R' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b24r/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.