Beech C 23

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SDR 98ZZZX3054Frame 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 PAJul 27, 1998 · N842KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX3053Frame 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 PAJul 27, 1998 · N842KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX3052Frame 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 TRAIING AIRCRAFT. SUBMITER SUGGESTED CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTJul 27, 1998 · N834KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX3051Frame 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 TRAIING AIRCRAFT. SUBMITER SUGGESTED CLOSE INSPECTION OF STRUCTURE MOUNTING INSTJul 27, 1998 · N834KS · Beech C23 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA980504026Cylinder · cracked(CAN) FOUND THE ALUMINUM HEAD ON NR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED AT THE TOP OF THE STEEL BARREL.Apr 28, 1998 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA980421025Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR FIVE YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION. PAINT REMOVED FROM THE PROPELLER AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE THRUST FACE OF THE PROPELLER. EXTRA WORK WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVETHE CORROSION. THE PROPELLER WAS RETURNED TO SERVICApr 15, 1998 · Beech C23 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 98ZZZX1628Spar · crackedCRACKS IN STABILATOR MAIN SPAR ADJACENT TO FUSELAGE HINGE ATTACHMENT FITTING. THIS AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. CRACKS POSSIBLY DUE TO FATIGUE. RECOMMEND DETAILED INSPECTION OF THIS AREA AT EACH INSPECTION INTERVAL.Mar 27, 1998 · N5167M · Beech C23 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 98ZZZX1600Spar · crackedCRACK IN STABILATOR MAIN SPAR ADJACENT TO FUSELAGE HINGE ATTACH FITTINGS AIRCRAFT USED FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED DETAILED INSPECTION OF THIS AREA AT EACH INSPECTION INTERVAL.Mar 27, 1998 · N6349C · Beech C23 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 98ZZZX1555Spar · crackedCRACKS IN STABILATOR MAIN SPAR ADJACENT TO FUSELAGE HINGE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS. AIRCRAFT USED FOR FLIGHT TRAINING. CRACKS DUE TO FATIGUE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED DETAILED INSPECTION OF THIS AREA AT EACH INSPECTION INTERVAL.Mar 27, 1998 · N6014F · Beech C23 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX5109Housing · failedNOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FAILED, DEPARTED AIRCRAFT SHORTLY AFTER TOUCH-DOWN. LANDING COMPLETED ON MAINS AND NOSE GEAR TRUSS COLLAR. INVESTIGATION REVEALED STRESS CRACKS IN PISTON SLEEVE AT ATTACH POINTS; SUSPECT CAUSED BY OVERSTEERING DURING GROUND TO WING WITH POct 29, 1997 · N6638B · Beech C23 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA971021016Rotor · broken(CAN) AFTER STARTING THE ENGINES, A CHECK OF THE MAGNETOS REVEALED THE RIGHT HAND MAGNETO WAS DEAD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN TO MAINTENANCE AND THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE CAM BROKEN.Oct 10, 1997 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX4671Nose Gear · departedNOSE GEAR DEPARTED AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF. THE NOSE GEAR TRUNNION INSIDE THE ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED AT BOLT HOLES FOR NOSE WHEEL STEERING. THE CRACK PROGRESSED FROM THE BOLT HOLES TO CIRCLE THE TRUNNION DOWN WIND UNTIL IT COMPLETED 360 DEGREES. AT THAT TIME, THE Sep 25, 1997 · N24041 · Beech C23 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 97ZZZX4779Lifter · brokenTEAR DOWN REVEALED ALL LIFTER BODY HEADS BROKEN OFF AT CAM CONTACT POINT. BROKEN PIECES THEN LODGED BETWEEN CAM LOBES AND ENGINE CASE RESULTING IN THE ENGINE CASE BEING CRACKED AND BROKEN IN SEVERAL PLACES AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. SUSPECT INITIAL FAILURE OF NSep 24, 1997 · N1851Z · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX4629Compression Assy · failedCOMPRESSION ASSEMBLY CRACKED ALLOWING PIN TO COME OUT. ON LANDING, NOSE FORKS SEPARATED FROM COMPRESSION ASSY. THIS ALLOWED NOSE FORKS TO COLLAPSE ALLOWING PROPELLER TO STRIKE THE RUNWAY CAUSING SUDDEN STOPPAGE OF THE ENGINE.Sep 20, 1997 · N180ED · Beech C23 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR AU970850Valve · damaged(AUS) NO3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE HEAD DAMAGED - APPROXIMATELY 50% OFTHE HEAD WAS MISSINGJun 3, 1997 · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970849Bearing · collapsed(AUS) ALTERNATOR DRIVE END BEARING COLLAPSEDJun 3, 1997 · Beech C23 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 97ZZZX1879Rod Bearing · failedMETAL WAS FOUND IN THE SCREEN AND OIL FILTER AT THE 100-HOUR INSPECTION. THE CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED AND NO EVIDENCE OF METAL WEAR COULD BE FOUND. THE AIRCRAFT WAS PUT BACK INTO SERVICE AND FLOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS. THE SCREENS AND FILTERS WERE AGAINApr 3, 1997 · N13FC · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX1163Elt · failedAKC EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER INSTALLED 12-05-94 WITH DURACELL MN 1300 BATTERIES WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF JANUARY 1999. WHILE INSPECTING IAW FAR 91.207(D), FOUND ONE OF THE BATTERIES HAD BEEN LEAKING. SOME OF THE FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE CASE AND CAUSEDFeb 10, 1997 · N9793L · Beech C23 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 96ZZZX5599Control Cable · frayedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, STABILATOR DOWN CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED AT FORWARD PULLEY BEHIND FIRE WALL UNDER CONTROL COLUMN. SEVERAL STRANDS WERE BROKEN. REPLACED CABLE. SUGGEST CLOSE INSPECTION AT EACH ANNUAL INSPECTION.Oct 24, 1996 · N6711C · Beech C23 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX5026Transmitter · leakingFUEL SMELL IN CABIN. LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTERS LEAKING FUEL FROM CENTER POST OF TRANSMITTER. FUEL APPEARS TO BE LEAKING FROM INTERNAL SEALS. PARTS TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 19, 1996 · N6519R · Beech C23 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA960826093Rotor · broken shaft(CAN) THE MAGNETO DID NOT FUNCTION DURING GROUND RUN. THE MAGNETO WAS REPLACED. INSPECTION OF THE FAULTY MAGNETO REVEALED THE SLOTTED END OF THE ROTOR SHAFT BROKE NEAR THE SHOULDER.Aug 14, 1996 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA960826091Cable · broken(CAN) AT RUN-UP THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND THE AIRCRAFT TOWED TO THE HANGAR. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE INNER CABLE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKEN.Aug 13, 1996 · Beech C23 · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX3876Cylinder · crackedINSPECTION FOUND NR 4 CYLINDER CRACKED FROM OUTSIDE RADIUS OF INTAKE VALVE TO OUTSIDE RADIUS OF EXHAUST VALVE. CYLINDER HEAD SPLIT OPEN BLOWING BOTTOM SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER.Jul 1, 1996 · N63TW · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX4954Distributor Blk · defectiveDISASSEMBLED RT MAGNETO. FOUND EXCESSIVE CARBON RESIDUE IN COIL AREA. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ROTOR ARM ON GEAR ASSY HAD BECOME LOOSE ALLOWING APPROXIMATELY 30 DEGREE MOVEMENT SIDE TO SIDE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS 500-HOUR INSPECTION OF BLOCK AND GEJun 19, 1996 · N66343 · Beech C23 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX2742Dimmer Control · miswiredREPLACEMENT BEECH SUNDOWNER INSTRUMENT LIGHT DIMMER CONTROL WAS FOUND MISWIRED AS SHIPPED FROM BEECHCRAFT. BEECHCRAFT FOUND ALL IN STOCK MISWIRED AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. REPAIR FACILITIES WITH PN 108-364011-11 IN STOCK SHOULD COORDINATE WITH BEECHCRAFT TO DETMay 7, 1996 · N3841T · Beech C23 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR 96ZZZX2518Housing · failedNOSE GEAR LANDING GEAR HOUSING FAILED ON LANDING. STRUCTURE FAILED AT BOLT HOLES ON UPPER END OF UNIT WHERE STEERING COLLAR IS FASTENED.Feb 20, 1996 · N66710 · Beech C23 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 96ZZZX2058Housing Assy · crackedNOSE LANDING GEAR DEPARTED AIRCRAFT WHILE DOING TOUCH-AND-GO LANDINGS DUE TO ATTACH HOLES FOR NLG HOUSING ASSEMBLY BEING CRACKED OUT. TWO HOLES HAD BEEN CRACKED PREVIOUSLY. SUBMITTER STATED THIS AREA IS NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTIONS.Feb 13, 1996 · N66710 · Beech C23 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 96ZZZX1471Control Cable · bindingTHROTTLE AUTHORITY BECAME INTERMITTENT, JAMMED, THEN UNRESPONSIVE IN-FLIGHT. CONDITIONS 2,800 MSL, (MINUS) 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, NIGHT CLEAR. OFF-AIRPORT LANDING MADE WITH THROTTLE STUCK AT 1,600 RPM. CHECKED CONTROL, FOUND JAMMED. THAWED CABLE CONTROL ANFeb 9, 1996 · N2149W · Beech C23 · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX1509Strut · corrodedLOWER END OF CABANE STRUTS CORRODED DUE TO WINDSHIELD LEAKING. THIS PART IS VERY HARD TO SEE UNLESS GLARE SHIELD AND WINDSHIELD ARE REMOVED. CORROSION FOUND DURING WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT. RUST WAS NEARLY THROUGH METAL WALL OF STRUT. SUBMITTER STATED SINCE Feb 4, 1996 · N2009D · Beech C23 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 96ZZZX788Rod · end detachedDURING PRE-FLIGHT, THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB TO TRIM ACTUATOR PUSH/PULL ROD FOUND WITH AFT CLEVIS PUSHED OUT OF ROD SHEARING 2 RIVETS. ROD WAS ICE FILLED DUE TO NO DRAIN HOLES TO PERMIT WATER TO DRAIN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS PUSH/PULL ROD ASSY BE MODIFIED TO LET WATFeb 1, 1996 · N5167M · Beech C23 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA960122017Indicator · reading high(CAN)OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS FOUND TO READ 30 LBS ABOVE ACTUAL. A NEW INDICATOR WAS INSTALLED AND CHECKED OUT SERVICEABLE.Jan 12, 1996 · Beech C23 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 96ZZZX1153Brake Line · corrodedRT BRAKE WAS SOFT. FOUND BELLY PANELS WET OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. FOUND RT BRAKE LINE CORRODED THROUGH. BRAKE LINE IS HARD TO SEE UNDER FLOOR PANELS AND HAD CORRODED THROUGH ON SIDE NOT VISIBLE.Dec 1, 1995 · N2215L · Beech C23 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 95ZZZX6442Housing · crackedFOUND THE HOLES THAT MOUNT THE STEERING COLLAR AND SUPPORT BEARING HAVE CRACKS COMING FROM THEM.Oct 10, 1995 · N5107M · Beech C23 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 95ZZZX6434Housing · crackedFOUND THE HOLE THAT MOUNTS THE STEERING COLLAR AND SUPPORT BEARING HAS CRACKS COMING FROM EDGE.Oct 10, 1995 · N18931 · Beech C23 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 95ZZZX3637Bulkhead · crackedDURING PROPELLER REMOVAL FOR ALTERNATOR BELT REPLACEMENT, FOUND CRACKS AT EACH BULKHEAD MOUNT BOLT HOLE. THIS REPAIR STATION HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS D4247 BULKHEADS AT LOW INSTALL TIMES. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CRACKS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE.Jul 6, 1995 · N3829X · Beech C23 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 95ZZZX2882Bulkhead · crackedFORWARD PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED AROUND RADIUS OF SHOULDERED WASHERS. THIS IS POOR DESIGN AS THE BULKHEAD IS NOT FLAT AT OUTER RADIUS OF WASHERS. THIS HAS BEEN THE TWELFTH BULKHEAD REPLACED ON THIS TYPE AIRCRAFT IN THE PAST YEAR AT THIS REPAIR STATMay 25, 1995 · N614PW · Beech C23 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 95ZZZX2687Valve · crimp nut looseREMOVED ENGINE FOR NORMAL OVERHAUL. REMOVED THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE TO INSTALL IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE. FOUND CRIMP NUT LOOSE. THIS VALVE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECURRING INSPECTION AS SHOWN IN SB518C BECAUSE OF SERIAL NUMBER. SUGGEST ALL VALVES BE INSPECTEMay 12, 1995 · N3829X · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX2438Stabilizer · bird nestDURING PRE-FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED TWIG STICKING OUT OF TAILCONE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REMOVED TAILCONE AND FOUND ENTIRE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FILLED WITH BIRD'S NEST. STABILIZER WAS PART OF STABILATOR ASSY AND OUT OF BALANCE. INSPECTED 2 OTHER LIKE AIRCRAFTMay 1, 1995 · N6715D · Beech C23 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 95ZZZX2421Bulkhead · crackedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK EMANATING FROM MOUNT BOLT. UPON REMOVAL OF BULKHEAD, FOUND CRACKS AT EACH BOLT HOLE OF SPINNER BULKHEAD. THIS REPAIR STATION HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS D42R7 BULKHEADS AT LOW INSTALL TIMES. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CRACKS DUE TApr 28, 1995 · N5116R · Beech C23 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 95ZZZX1980Bulkhead · crackedDURING PROPELLER REMOVAL, FOUND CRACKS AT EACH BOLT HOLE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CRACKS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND POOR MANUFACTURING. THIS REPAIR STATION HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS D4247 BULKHEADS AT LOW INSTALL TIMES.Apr 4, 1995 · N63745 · Beech C23 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 95ZZZX2432Pin Plug · wornPISTON PIN CAP DEVELOPED WEAR AND WORKED OUT LARGE HOLE INSIDE OF PISTON CAUSING FAILURE OF OIL RING AND LOSS OF COMPRESSION. CAP HAD WORN DOWN TO .25 INCH THICKNESS AND WORKED OUT HOLE REACHING PISTON OIL RING GROOVE.Mar 22, 1995 · N9226S · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX2431Piston · damagedPISTON PIN CAP DEVELOPED WEAR AND WORKED OUT LARGE HOLE INSIDE OF PISTON CAUSING FAILURE OF OIL RING AND LOSS OF COMPRESSION. CAP HAD WORN DOWN TO .25 INCH THICKNESS AND WORKED OUT HOLE REACHING PISTON OIL RING GROOVE.Mar 22, 1995 · N9226S · Beech C23 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 95ZZZX1885Attach · bolt looseLEFT FORWARD WING ATTACH BOLT WAS FOUND LOOSE WHICH CAUSED ELONGATION OF THE CABIN BOLT HOLE. REPAIRED BY REPLACING ITEMS NOTED IN BEECH SI 0042-031RII. FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION.Mar 21, 1995 · N5226M · Beech C23 · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR 95ZZZX1360Valve · loose crimp nutWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB 518A, FOUND CRIMP NUT LOOSE AS SHOWN IN STEP 2 OF BULLETIN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CRIMP NUT LOOSE DUE TO POOR DESIGN.Mar 9, 1995 · N5117R · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX1355Valve · loose crimp nutWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB 518A FOUND CRIMP NUT LOOSE AS SHOWN IN STEP 2 OF BULLETIN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CRIMP NUT LOOSE DUE TO POOR DESIGN.Mar 7, 1995 · N1851Z · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX1281Bulkhead · crackedDURING PROPELLER REMOVAL, FOUND CRACKS AT EACH BOLT HOLE. BULKHEAD WAS INSTALLED WITH NEW A-4227-1 SHOULDER WASHERS AT INITIAL INSTALLATION 72 HOURS PRIOR. SUSPECT CRACKS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND POOR MANUFACTURING.Mar 3, 1995 · N6700G · Beech C23 · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR 95ZZZX1358Valve · loose crimp nutWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB 518A, FOUND CRIMP NUT LOOSE AS SHOWN IN STEP 2 OF BULLETIN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CRIMP NUT LOOSE DUE TO POOR DESIGN.Feb 23, 1995 · N65503 · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX1103Valve · loose crimp nutWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB 518A, FOUND CRIMP NUT LOOSE AS SHOWN IN STEP 2 OF BULLETIN. ALSO, FOUND THERMO BELLOWS DAMAGED. CRIMP NUT LOOSE DUE TO POOR DESIGN.Feb 21, 1995 · N614PW · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX1151Valve · crimp nut looseWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB 518, FOUND CRIMP NUT LOOSE AS SHOWN IN STEP 2 OF BULLETIN. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS CRIMP NUT LOOSE DUE TO POOR DESIGN.Feb 16, 1995 · N6626D · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX815Valve · defectiveWHILE COMPLYING WITH LYCOMING SB 518, FOUND VALVE ASSEMBLY LOOSE IN VALVE HOUSING. SNAP RING GROOVE IN VALVE WORN OUT. FOUND SEVERE NICKS IN RETURN SPRING AND BELLOWS. NICKS APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE SIDE MOVEMENT DUE TO LOOSE SNAP RING GROOVE.Feb 7, 1995 · N3829X · Beech C23 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
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