Beech C 23

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SDR 2023FA0000096Magneto · destroyedBOTH MAGNETOS WERE REMOVED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND SENT TO NORVIC AERO ENGINES LTD (FAA APPROVAL 33NY343C) FOR THEIR 500 HOUR INSPECTION. THE MAGNETOS WERE RETURNED WITH 8130 PAPERWORK, RE-INSTALLED AND FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL INSPECTIOFeb 13, 2023 · N6632L · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2023FA0000095Magneto · damagedFOLLOWING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ON MONDAY 13/2/23 OF A MAGNETO FAILURE AND EMERGENCY LANDING AT SLEAP AIRFIELD. STRIP AND INSPECT CARRIED OUT 16/2/23 ACCOMPANIED BY NAE QUALITY MANAGER, INITIAL EXTERNAL INSPECTION SHOWS ROTOR SHAFT TO BE BENT AND SEIZED, MARKSFeb 13, 2023 · N6632 · Beech C23 · Ignition SystemSDR CA190522007Slip Ring · out of position(CAN) SLIPRING FOUND INCORRECTLY POSITIONED ON ROTOR SHAFT AND BRUSH BLOCK ASSY FOUND IN CONTACT WITH THE SLIPRING WIRES. (TC# 20190522007)May 17, 2019 · Beech C23 · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR CA180808017Magneto · separated(CAN) DURING A FLIGHT AIRCRAFT LOST THE USE OF A MAGNETO. AFTER OPENING THE ENGINE COVER, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FLANGE OF THE MAGNETO WAS HANGING. A LARGE QUANTITY OF METAL FILINGS HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. (TC# 20180808017)Aug 8, 2018 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2017FA0000150Cylinder · crackedAFTER TAKE OFF, PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION AND LOSS OF POWER. SUCCESSFULLY RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE NR 1 CYLINDER HAD CRACKED APPROXIMATLY 75% OF THE CIRCUMFEMar 27, 2017 · N18889 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR BQVR201603290001Engine · making metalWHILE ACCOMPLISHING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, NOTED FERROUS METAL INSIDE OIL FILTER CAN, AND DRAINED OIL. ENGINE IS NOT APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED OF FINDINGS. THIS ENGINE HAS 805.6 HRS SINCE O/H.Mar 22, 2016 · N274CT · Beech C23 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR JJ8S2014FA0000693Valve · crackedDURING TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED THE ENGINE HAD LOST POWER. PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON INTERSTATE. SUSPECT CARBURETOR HEAT BOX VALVE FAILURE. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VALVE HAD FAILED AGAIN. THIS VALVE, HAD BEEN REPLACED 50 HRDec 2, 2014 · N9298S · Beech C23 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 2014FA0000551Butterfly Valve · crackedWHILE PERFORMING TOUCH AND GO , PILOT NOTICED THAT ENGINE LOST POWER. SAFELY LANDED ACFT AND INSPECTED ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX VALVE HAD SEPARATED AND JAMMED INSIDE INTAKE. REMOVED CARBURETOR HEAT BOX AND RESep 24, 2014 · N9298S · Beech C23 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA130128002Engine · making metal(CAN) PILOT GOT A CHIP DETECT ALARM ON ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. CREW APPLIED IMMEDIATELY AN ENGINE SHUT OFF PROCEDURE AND TERMINATED FLIGHT OEI AT CAEN WHICH IS LOCATED AT CHALAIR AVIATION MAINTENANCE SHOP WHERE THE PLANE IS MAINTAINED. AFTER LANDING ON GROUND INVEJan 10, 2013 · Beech C23 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2011FA0000264Rib · corrodedEXFOLIATION AND SEPARATION OF FWD RIBS ATTACHED TO FLAP ATTACH BRACKET. RT AND LT SIDE. CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT DOING SB27-3954. AFFECTS MODEL 19 SERIES, SERIALS MB-1 THROUGH MB-905, MODEL 23 SERIES, SERIALS M-1 THROUGH M-2392, MODEL 24 SERIES, SERIALS MA-1 THRApr 27, 2011 · Beech C23 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2011FA0000263Rib · corrodedEXFOLIATION AND SEPARATION OF FWD RIBS ATTACHED TO FLAP ATTACH BRACKET. RT AND LT SIDE. CANNOT BE SEEN WITHOUT DOING SB27-3954.Apr 27, 2011 · Beech C23 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 2011FA0000170Attach Fitting · corrodedRT FWD AILERON FAILED DUE TO CORROSION AT ATTACH POINT TO AILERON CONTROL ARM PN 169-5240201. CORROSION WAS ON LAST 6 INCHES OF CABLE AND WAS SMOOTH TO TOUCH. FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF APPROX 50 FT IN THE AIR, PLANE LANDED SAFELY. WOULD RECOMMEND SMALL INSPECTIOFeb 19, 2011 · N6664N · Beech C23 · AileronsSDR CA101117001Valve Spring · broken(CAN) LORS D`UN INSPECTION DE 100 HRS, LE TECHNICIEN D`ENTRETIEN A DECOUVERT DU METAL (BRASSE) DANS LE FILTRE A L`HUILE. APRES INVESTIGATION, UNE "PUSH ROD TUBE" DE LA VALVE D`ADMISSION A ETE TROUVE DEFORME. APRES ANALYSE, LE RESSORT INTERIEUR DE LA VALVE A ETNov 16, 2010 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2010FA0000384Gasket · out of positionGASKET IS OUT OF PLACE AND IS BEING NGESTED INTO INTAKE. Apr 3, 2010 · N5289M · Beech C23 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2010FA0000383Gasket · out of positionGASKET IS OUT OF PLACE AND IS BEING INGESTED INTO INTAKE.Apr 3, 2010 · N5289M · Beech C23 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2008FA0000280Hose · leakingTHE AC EXPERIENCED AN EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER THE PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. INSP AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED AN OIL COOLER LINE HAD BEEN MAKING CONTACT WITH THE NR4 EXHAUST STACK (RISER), EVENTUALLY CAUSED THE FIRE SHEATHING AND OIL LINE TO DETERIORJan 12, 2008 · N2102W · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA070423002Cylinder · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN CYLINDER. (TC NR 20070423002)Apr 23, 2007 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR TZD2006F00000Duct · corrodedFRESH AIR DUCT (PN 1695540113) ROUTED THROUGH CABIN FUSELAGE STRUCTURE SEEMS TO HAVE CAUSED GALVANIC CORROSION TO FUSELAGE STRUCTURE THAT HAD BEEN COVERED BY UPHOLSTRY PANELS. THE CONDITION FOUND IS TO SUCH OF AN EXTENT THAT IN SOME AREAS LOCATED AT OR ABOUT Nov 8, 2006 · N24580 · Beech C23 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 2006FA0000964Attach Bolt · wornDURING PRE-RUNUP INSPECTION FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION ALTERNATOR BELT NOTED TO BE LOOSE. UPON INSPECTION OF ALTERNATOR FOR BELT TENSION THE FOLLOWING WAS NOTED: THE CASTLE NUT WAS BACKED OUT TO THE POINT OF CHAFING ON THE A+ WIRE, THE WIRE WAS KEEPING THE NUT FRSep 19, 2006 · N9239S · Beech C23 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR 2005FA0000306Oil Cooler · crackedIN-FLIGHT ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO OIL STARVATION RESULTING IN AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN TREES. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACKED OIL COOLER, WHICH ALLOWED ENGINE OIL SUPPLY TO BE PUMPED OVERBOARD. REFERENCE ACCIDENT (NR ATL05CA047).Jan 17, 2005 · N9JY · Beech C23 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 2004FA0000296Rod · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE TRIM TAB ROD WAS FOUND TO HAVE RUST ON IT. WHILE CLEANING THE PART, A HOLE WAS FOUND AT THE MID POINT OF THE ROD AND MOISTURE(WATER) WAS FOUND INSIDE. IT APPEARS THIS ROD IS RUSTING FORM THE INSIDE OUT. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE TAKENMar 25, 2004 · N24652 · Beech C23 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR 2004FA0000169Pump · inoperativeAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. STUDENT FAILED TO TURN ON ALTERNATOR SWITCH AND BATTERY POWER WAS INSUFFICIENT TO OPERATE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. FAILURE OCCURRED IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT AND SAFE LANDING WADec 15, 2003 · N6756B · Beech C23 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AUS20030797Rotor · failed(AUS) RT MAGNETO ROTATING MAGNETO DRIVE END SNAPPED IN AREA WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE REAR BEARING.Aug 8, 2003 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2002FA0001191Lock · overtorquedLOCKPLATE FOR CRANKSHAFT GEAR RETAINING BOLT NOT SUFFICIENTLY BENT ALLOWING CRANKSHAFT GEAR BOLT TO LOOSEN. CRANKSHAFT GEAR DOWEL PIN SHEARED. RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT RECURRENCE: CRANKSHAFT GEAR BOLT TORQUE SHOULD BE VERIFIED AT 204IN/LBS AND LOCKPLATE INOct 3, 2002 · N837KS · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA020503005Crankcase · cracked(CAN) DURING A 50 HOUR INSPECTION, AN OIL LEAK WAS NOTED ON THE CRANKCASE HOUSING. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK ON THE FORWARD LEFT HAND PART OF THE CASE.Apr 11, 2002 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AUS20020717Screw · missing(AUS) CARBURETTOR HEAT INOPERATIVE DUE TO MISSING SCREWS (3OFF) AND NUTS ALLOWING THE BUTTERFLY VALVE TO ROTATE FREELY ON THE SHAFT PNO 169-910049-47.Mar 20, 2002 · Beech C23 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2001FA0000245Structure · brokenPILOTS REPORTED SEVERE BUFFET DURING SLOW FLIGHT, APPROACH TO LANDING, ROUND-OUT, AND FLARE. BUFFET WAS AGGRAVATED BY LEFT SLIP. FOUND BOTTOM DOOR GASKET MISSING AND FIBERGLASS DOOR STRUCTURE BROKEN AT LAST RIVET ON DIAGONAL GUSSET. THIS ALLOWED AIR ESCAPINSep 6, 2001 · N20087 · Beech C23 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 20010601CW010Selector Valve · damagedTHIS FUEL VALVE DID NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF MFG S.B.. THE RUNNING TORQUE OF THE VALVE WAS VERY HARD TO MOVE. WHEN TESTED WITH A TORQUE WRENCH IT EXCEEDED 25 INCH POUNDS. THE FUEL VALVE WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR LUBRICATION AND VALVE CONE WAS FOUND TO BE SEVEREMay 11, 2001 · N9743L · Beech C23 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 20010601CW009Line · leakingMOST OF THE FLEXIBLE FLUID LINES IN THIS AIRCRAFT WERE FOUND TO BE STIFF. TWO OF THE BRAKE LINES WERE FOUND TO BE CHAFFING ON THE FORWARD FIREWALL AREA AND WERE WORN SMOOTH ON THE OUTSIDE. BOTH OF THESE WERE LEAKING THROUGH THE HOSE. ALL OF THE FLEXIBLE FLUMay 11, 2001 · N9743L · Beech C23 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA001129010Cylinder · cracked(CAN) THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CRACKED AT THE CYLINDER HEAD FLANGE. THE CRACK EXTENDED HALF WAY THROUGH THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CYLINDER. (X)Nov 1, 2000 · Beech C23 · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating SystemSDR CA001129004Cylinder · cracked(CAN) THE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY CRACKED AT THE CYLINDER HEAD FLANGE. THE CRACK EXTENDED HALF WAY THROUGH THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE CYLINDER. (X)Nov 1, 2000 · Beech C23 · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating SystemSDR 20001214SH006Spar Cap · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, ''CREAKING'' WAS HEARD WHEN FORCE WAS APPLIED TO STABILATOR TIP TO CHECK FOR BEARING PLAY. SOURCE OF SOUND WAS FOUND TO BE WORKING RIVETS AND CRACKED SPAR CAP INSIDE CENTER SPAR BOX ASSY IN THE LOOSE RIVETS OR CRACK COULD BE SEEN BY Oct 30, 2000 · N6717K · Beech C23 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 20001127SH012Housing · brokenNOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY FELL OFF THE AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF. FOUND THE HOUSING HAD CRACKED OUT WHERE THE STEERING ASSY ATTACHES. THIS AREA SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING CRACKED FOR SOME TIME. (X)Oct 27, 2000 · N450BA · Beech C23 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 20001103SH005Spar · corrodedINSPECTION OF LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS DUE TO ACCIDENT. EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN LOWER SPAR CAP WAS FOUND IN THE SAME AREA ON LEFT AND RIGHT WING SPARS. CORROSION IS LOCATED JUST OUTBOARD OF SPAR SPLICE CONTINUING ON TO WING TIP OR SPAR END. DAMAGE IS EXTREMELYSep 25, 2000 · N7694R · Beech C23 · Wing SparSDR CA000614041Blade · inaccurate(CAN) DIMENSIONAL CHECK, FOUND PROPELLER TO BE JUST UNDER MINIMUM ALLOWABLE THICKNESS AT THE 34.20 INCH STATION. PROPELLER RETIRED FROM SERVICE.Jun 2, 2000 · Beech C23 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 99ZZZX4435Spar · crackedSPAR HAS CRACKS RADIATING OUT FROM CUT-OUTS FOR HINGE ATTACH POINT ON RIGHT SIDE. TIME IN SERVICE UNKNOWN.Nov 16, 1999 · N5167M · Beech C23 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 99ZZZX4313Control Cable · frayedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE FLAP CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED AROUND TORQUE TUBE. THIS COULD NOT BE EASILY SEEN UNTIL FLAPS WERE LOWERED AND CABLE CLEANED.Oct 24, 1999 · N66345 · Beech C23 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 99ZZZX2655Bolt · misinstalledFOUND AN 'AN' BOLT INSTALLED INSTEAD OF JO-BOLTS, NAS 699.667 IN LEFT LANDING GEAR STRUT.Jul 7, 1999 · N180ED · Beech C23 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 20000508SH002Shimmy Dampener · failedRETRIEVED SUBJECT SHIMMY DAMPENER FROM STOCK ROOM. ON FUNCTIONAL CHECK, DETERMINED MUCH WORSE THAN THE REMOVED UNIT.Jun 7, 1999 · N6639D · Beech C23 · Shimmy DamperSDR 20000508SH001Shimmy Dampener · leakingSHIMMY DAMPENER HAS NUMEROUS DEAD SPOTS (AIR INSIDE) WHEN ACTUATED. CAUSES NOSE WHEEL TO SHIMMY READ BAD. (X)Jun 7, 1999 · N6639D · Beech C23 · Shimmy DamperSDR 99ZZZX283Filter · contaminatedMAIN VACUUM FILTER WAS LOCATED UNDER WINDSHIELD FORWARD SEAM. DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL AND A LEAKING SEAL BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND BOOT COWL, THE MAIN FILTER BECAME SATURATED WITH WATER. ON START-UP THE GYROS FILLED WITH WATER. REPAIRED AND REPLACED GYROS. DRIDec 14, 1998 · N5289M · Beech C23 · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX4508Shimmy Dampener · failedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. A NEW SHIMMY DAMPENER INSTALLED. THE USUAL PRECAUTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES WERE UTILIZED TO DETERMINE SHIMMY DAMPENER. WITHIN A FEW HOURS, ACFT REPORTED WITH SAME PROBLEM. INSTALLED NEW SHIMMY DAMPENER MFNov 6, 1998 · N6639D · Beech C23 · Shimmy DamperSDR 99ZZZX1024Bracket · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND BRACKET CRACKED AT AILERON CONTROL ARM ATTACH POINT.Oct 23, 1998 · N6704J · Beech C23 · AileronsSDR 99ZZZX95Frame · crackedFOUND CRACKING IN FRAME ANGLE WHICH MOUNTS INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FUSELAGE AND CRACKS IN ADJACENT CHANNEL AND FUSELAGE SKIN. SUSPECT CRACKING BECAUSE OF LANDINGS MADE IN TRAINING AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTRUMENT PANEL EVERY 10Sep 2, 1998 · N831KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 99ZZZX94Frame · crackedFOUND CRACKING IN FRAME ANGLE WHICH MOUNTS INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FUSELAGE AND CRACKS IN ADJACENT CHANNEL AND FUSELAGE SKIN. SUSPECT CRACKING BECAUSE OF LANDINGS MADE IN TRAINING AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTRUMENT PANEL EVERY 10Sep 2, 1998 · N831KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA980908032Rod · disconnected(CAN) NR 1 AND NR 3 CONNECTING RODS WERE FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE IS BEING SENT FOR INVESTIGATION.Aug 20, 1998 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 98ZZZX3151Frame Angle · crackedINSPECTION FOUND CRACKING IN FRAME ANGLE WHICH MOUNTS INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FUSELAGE AND CRACKS IN ADJACENT CHANNEL AND FUSELAGE SKIN. SUSPECT CRACKING BECAUSE OF LANDINGS MADE IN TRAINING AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTRUMENT PANJul 27, 1998 · N832KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX3150Frame Angle · crackedINSPECTION FOUND CRACKING IN FRAME ANGLE WHICH MOUNTS INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FUSELAGE AND CRACKS IN ADJACENT CHANNEL AND FUSELAGE SKIN. SUSPECT CRACKING BECAUSE OF LANDINGS MADE IN TRAINING AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTRUMENT PANJul 27, 1998 · N832KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX3149Frame Angle · crackedINSPECTION FOUND CRACKING IN FRAME ANGLE WHICH MOUNTS INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FUSELAGE AND CRACKS IN ADJACENT CHANNEL AND FUSELAGE SKIN. SUSPECT CRACKING BECAUSE OF LANDINGS MADE IN TRAINING AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTRUMENT PANJul 27, 1998 · N836KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX3148Frame Angle · crackedINSPECTION FOUND CRACKING IN FRAME ANGLE WHICH MOUNTS INSTRUMENT PANEL TO FUSELAGE AND CRACKS IN ADJACENT CHANNEL AND FUSELAGE SKIN. SUSPECT CRACKING BECAUSE OF LANDINGS MADE IN TRAINING AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTRUMENT PANJul 27, 1998 · N836KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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