# Service difficulty reports: Beech B36TC

A list on [Beech B36TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b36tc.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2025FA0000681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000681.md): Oxygen Bottle · leaking · Oct 6, 2025 · Beech B36TC · Crew Oxygen System
  > TIMED OUT OXYGEN BOTTLE WITH SERVICEABLE OXYGEN REGULATOR WERE SENT TO AEROSPACE TURBINE ROTABLES FAA CRS NV2R045L UNDER WO: WO218149. THE SERVICEABLE REGULATOR WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED ON A NEW BOTTLE. WHEN WE RECEIVED THE "INSPECTED/TESTED" BOTTLE AND REG
- [SDR FAA2017113000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA2017113000001.md): Strut · separated · Nov 5, 2017 · Beech B36TC · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > ON TAKE OFF ROTATION, LOWER NOSE GEAR STRUT AND AXLE ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM THE UPPER STRUT AND DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE UPPER TORQUE LINK TO BE DESTROYED DURING CONTACT WITH THE RUNWAY ON LANDING. LOWER TORQUE LINK REMAINED ATTACHED
- [SDR 2014FA0000700](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000700.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Dec 12, 2014 · N6728F · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING AN INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED ON THE TOP COWL BLACK SOOT NEAR CYLINDER NR 5. COMPRESSION TEST DONE AND CYLINDER SPRAYED WITH SOAP SOLUTION. BUBBLES WERE SEEN WHERE THE CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL ATTACH. CYLINDER REMOVED AND CRACK FOUND. THIS IS CYLIND
- [SDR 2014FA0000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000001.md): Plate · cracked · Jan 3, 2014 · N38PK · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > ENGINE WAS IN OVERHAUL, A REBUILT TURBOCHARGER WAS INSTALLED ON THE ENGINE AT THAT TIME. THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED, THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REMOVED DUE TO AN OIL LEAK AND RETURNED. TURBOCHARGER WAS REPAIRED AND REINSTALLED ON THE ENGINE. THE TURBOCHARGER WAS RE
- [SDR 2012FA0000483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000483.md): Intake Valve · cracked · Jun 14, 2012 · N515TG · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > TROUBLESHOT ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER HAS NO COMPRESSION. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOUND DAMAGED INTAKE VALVE. THIS O/H CYLINDER ASSY WAS INSTALLED 10/14/06. TSI 271.0. THIS CYLINDER ASSY, PN EC636122, VALVE, PN AEC539988W. FOR INSTALL INFO:
- [SDR 2010FA0001199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001199.md): Camshaft · spalled · Nov 24, 2010 · N72LR · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > DURING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION FOUND NR3 & NR4 INTAKE LOBE ON CAM WORN AND SPALLING. ENGINE REMOVED FOR CAM REPLACEMENT OR ENGINE O/H. SPALLING OF LIFTER FACES ALSO NOTED.
- [SDR 2009FA0000333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000333.md): Support · arced · Apr 24, 2009 · N65335 · Beech B36TC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED THE INSTRUMENT SUBPANEL LIGHTING FLICKERING. UPON INSP THE WIRE BUNDLE THAT CROSSES OVER THE CENTER SUPPORT FWD OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAD (2) WIRES CHAFED AND ARCING ON THE SUPPORT. DAMAGED SECTION OF THE WIRING WAS REPLACED A
- [SDR 2006FA0000908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000908.md): Switch · fouled · Aug 17, 2006 · N515EK · Beech B36TC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND ELECTRICALLY UPON APPROACH TO RFD. MANUAL EXTENSION OPERATIONS NORMAL. TROUBLESHOT LANDING GEAR ELECTRICAL SYS. FOUND S45 LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR DYNAMIC BRAKE DOWNLIMIT SWITCH OIL SOAKED AND FOULED BY LINT, FUZZ, ETC. CLEANED D
- [SDR 2006FA0000465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000465.md): Bolt · cracked · May 9, 2006 · N7258E · Beech B36TC · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > MAG PART INSP FOUND FWD WING ATTACH POINTS BOLT P/N 130909B103 AND 131790-3 CRACKED. BOLTS INSTALLED NEW IN FWD WING BOLT FITTINGS ON BEECH MODEL 36 SER A/C S/N EA-455 ON 1/25/2002. THE LT UPPER BOLT (P/N 130909B103) REMOVED FOR FIRST 5 YEAR NDT INSPECTION AN
- [SDR 2006FA0000464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000464.md): Bolt · cracked · May 9, 2006 · N7258E · Beech B36TC · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > MAG PART INSP FOUND FWD WING ATTACH POINTS BOLT P/N 130909B103 AND 131790-3 WITH CRACKS. THE BOLTS WERE INSTALLED NEW IN FWD WING BOLT FITTINGS ON BEECH MODEL 36 SERIES AIRCRAFT S/N EA-455 ON 1/25/2002. THE LH UPPER BOLT (P/N 130909B103) WAS REMOVED FOR IT'S
- [SDR 2005FA0001080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001080.md): Alternator · failed · Jul 15, 2005 · N3042V · Beech B36TC · DC Generator-Alternator
  > AIRCRAFT ENGINE RUNNING AND ALTERNATOR SWITCH SELECTED TO (ON) POSITION, ALTERNATOR RED ANNUCIATOR LIGHT (ON) AND LOAD METER SHOWING ZERO LOAD BEING CARRIED BY ALTERANTOR. AC OIL TEMP AND OIL PRESSURE INDICATIONS DROPPED TO ZERO IN FLIGHT AS BATTERY VOLTAGE D
- [SDR Q532004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q532004F00000.md): Connecting Rod · bent · Jul 1, 2004 · N8072G · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, PULLED NR 4 CYLINDER FOUND CONNECTING ROD HAD SLIGHT BEND. CAM SHAFT LOBES FORWARD OF CYL 4, WORN OUT.
- [SDR QCW2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QCW2004F00000.md): Heat Shield · chafed · Mar 15, 2004 · N671TC · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > THE TURBO HEAT SHIELD CHAFED 30 PERCENT THROUGH THE LT INDUCTION ELBOW DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION. STRICT ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO THE AFT IB SIDE OF HEAT SHIELD. THE HEAT SHIELD HAD TO BE ALTERED TO PREVENT FURTHER REOCCURRENCE OF THIS SITUATION.
- [SDR AKG2004F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AKG2004F00006.md): Nut · loose · Mar 15, 2004 · N74MT · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > WHILE COMPLETING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. ONE OF THE CYLINDER RET BASE NUTS FOR THE NR 4 CYLINDER WAS MISSING. NUT WAS FOUND BETWEEN CYLINDER. TORQUE CHECK MADE OF THE OTHER NUTS FOUND 3 MORE LOOSE. WE CHECKED THE OTHER CYLINDER AND FOUND THEN TO BE OK. ALL
- [SDR 2003FA0000857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000857.md): Rod End · worn · Jul 21, 2003 · N36PV · Beech B36TC · Propeller Controlling System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR ITS FIRST ANNUAL INSPECTION SINCE NEW. FOUND FORWARD PROP CONTROL ROD END WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. PART MAY HAVE A MFG DEFECT.
- [SDR PCP2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCP2003F00000.md): Clamp · damaged · Jun 23, 2003 · N842BE · Beech B36TC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > OWNER REPORTED, UNABLE TO ACHIEVE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK ON APPROACH TO LANDING. GEARS WERE MANUALLY EXTENDED IAW POH EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION BY TECH REVEALED A HEAT DUCT CLAMP (UNDER C
- [SDR IL32003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IL32003F00000.md): Pitot Tube · broken · Mar 31, 2003 · N6554K · Beech B36TC · Stall Warning System
  > AIRCRAFT BROUGHT IN FOR 24 MONTH ALTIMETER/TRANSPONDER CERTIFICATION. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING LEAKS, THE SOLID NUMBER 4 COPPER LINE FROM THE PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN FLUSH WITH THE ASSEMBLY CASTING. THE LINE HAD BEEN EPOXIED BACK ON TO THE AS
- [SDR CGO2002F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2002F00004.md): Relief Valve · inoperative · Oct 30, 2002 · N400WT · Beech B36TC · Fuel Storage
  > VERIFIED COMPLAINT OF FUEL TANKS UNDER PRESSURE WHEN FILLED IN COLDER WEATHER THEN AIRCRAFT HANGARED IN WARMER TEMPERATURE AREA. FUEL SPRAYING OUT UNDER PRESSURE WHEN FILLER CAPS REMOVED. FOUND FUEL VENT SYSTEM LEFT, RIGHT PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES TO BE OPERA
- [SDR 2002FA0001270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001270.md): Clamp · disconnected · Oct 23, 2002 · N7SA · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT REPORTED HEARING A POP AT 11,000 FT AND IMMEDIATELY LOST MANIFOLD PRESSURE. PILOT MAKE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION OF ENGINE REVEALED FORWARD CYLINDER INDUCTION MANIFOLD CROSSOVER TUBE HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM NR 5 CYLINDER I
- [SDR 2002FA0000293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000293.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Feb 26, 2002 · N234PT · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING OIL INTO INDUCTION SYSTEM. CHECKED SYSTEMS AS PER MFG AND MM. THIS IS NR 1 OF SEVERAL REPLACED ON THIS ENGINE.
- [SDR 2002FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000303.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Feb 7, 2002 · N234PT · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER LEAKING OIL IN INDUCTION. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND RETURNED DIRECTLY TO MFG FOR INVESTIGATION. THIS IS NR 3 FOR THIS ENGINE. NO WORD FROM MFG ON CAUSE OF PROBLEM. ENGINE IS TO BE REPLACED BY MFG.
- [SDR 2002FA0000386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000386.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Feb 4, 2002 · N234PT · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER LEAKING OIL IN INDUCTION SYSTEM. RECHECKED SYSTEMS AS PER MFG. AND MM. THIS IS NR2 OF SEVERAL ON THIS ENGINE.
- [SDR 20010511CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010511CW006.md): Ring · cracked · Apr 23, 2001 · N74MT · Beech B36TC · Heating System
  > IN COMPLETING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CABIN HEATER ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FOR LEAK INSPECTION. FOUND ONE OF MUFF SUPPORT RINGS CRACKED HALF WAY AROUND. IF THIS WOULD HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY OFF THE EDGE WOULD HAVE CUT THROUGH EXHAUST PIPE PART OF MUFF, THIS WOULD
- [SDR 20001218SH034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH034.md): Turbocharger · leaking · Nov 10, 2000 · N978JG · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBOCHARGER LEAKING OIL. (X)
- [SDR 20001218SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH015.md): Cylinder · failed · Nov 10, 2000 · N3181U · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER HAD LOW COMPRESSION. (X)
- [SDR 20001120SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH028.md): Bracket · broken · Nov 10, 2000 · N376RH · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > TURBO CONTROLLER SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN AT CASE ATTACHMENT POINT. (X)
- [SDR 20001120SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH027.md): Baffle · cracked · Nov 6, 2000 · N376RH · Beech B36TC · Engine Air Baffle Section
  > BAFFLE ABOVE OIL COOLER CRACKED OUT FROM PRESS FILTER HOLE. (X)
- [SDR 20001214SH022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001214SH022.md): Exhaust Valve · grooved · Nov 1, 2000 · N36TU · Beech B36TC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION READING, CYLINDER WAS BORESECOPED. EXTREME OVERHEATING OF EXHAUST VALVE WAS NOTED. WEAR GROOVE WAS CUT INTO VALVE FACE BY SEAT. REMOVED CYLINDER. UPON INSPECTION, UNUSUAL WEAR WAS DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF VALVE GUIDE OR VALVE SEAT. CY
- [SDR 98ZZZX3281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3281.md): Drive Shaft · seized · Aug 13, 1998 · N3236Z · Beech B36TC · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP SEIZED AND SHEARED THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A NORMAL LANDING AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON THE PARKING RAMP. UPON ENGINE START-UP, THE SHAFT APPARENTLY SHEARED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT CONTINUE RUNNING WITHOUT THE ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP
- [SDR 98ZZZX2983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2983.md): Inlet · cracked · Jul 22, 1998 · N6930C · Beech B36TC · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > AD 89-24-03 CALLED FOR 100-HOUR INPSECTION OF TURBOCHARGER. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS NEW P/N PART AND WAS CRACKED 2 INCHES AT THE Y-TURBO INLET.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1615.md): Transmitter · wrong part · Mar 27, 1998 · N1525M · Beech B36TC · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > FUEL STARVATION PROBLEM FOUND TO BE DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER HAD BEEN INSTALLED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1614.md): Sight Gauge · stuck · Mar 27, 1998 · N1525M · Beech B36TC · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > RIGHT FUEL TANK SIGHT GAUGE STUCK AT 35 GALLONS. REMOVED AND REPLACED SIGHT GAUGE. SUGGEST DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, CHECK FOR CORRECT OPERATION OF SIGHT GAUGES.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4638.md): Turbocharger · seal leak · Oct 16, 1997 · N7250Z · Beech B36TC · Exhaust Turbocharger
  > FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM TURBOCHARGER ON COMPRESSOR SIDE AND EXHAUST SIDE OF TURBOCHARGER. SENT IN FOR OVERHAUL AND FOUND EXHAUST TURBINE WHEEL OUT OF BALANCE WHICH WORE OUT THE OIL SEALS ON THE HOT AND COLD SIDE OF TURBO. ESTIMATED TIME ON PART, 1,000 HOURS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX968](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX968.md): Line · leaking · Jan 15, 1997 · N317C · Beech B36TC · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > ENGINE WOULD NOT IDLE ON FINAL. PRESSURE CHECKED HOSE AND FOUND SEVERAL LEAKS. (NOT VISIBLE WITH FIRE SLEEVE ON). HOSE DATE 4TH QUARTER '94. A/C AIRWORTHINESS 2-95.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1590.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Mar 6, 1995 · N65031 · Beech B36TC · Rudder Control System
  > WHILE C/W AD 93-24-03, THE RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE UPPER ATTACH POINT WELDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TUBE. THE UPPER ATTACH POINT OF THE TORQUE TUBE IS RIVETED TO THE RUDDER SKIN AND THESE RIVETS SHOWED SIGNS OF WORKING. SUGGEST TECHNICI

## 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 = 'B36TC'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b36tc/reports

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