Beech C24R

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SDR 2026FA0000422Intake Valve · brokenDURING ENROUTE CRUISE FLIGHT NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE STEM FAILED ALLOWING VALVE TO ENTER CYLINDER, DAMAGE PISTON AND SPARK PLUGS AND SUBSEQUENTLY SENT PIECES OF VALVE INTO NR 1 CYLINDER SMASHING SPARK PLUGS, PISTON AND RENDERING A VERY ROUGH ENGINE RUNNING May 11, 2026 · N62BV · Beech C24R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2024FA0000480Uplock Actuator · stuckDURING THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED. PILOT TOOK OFF FROM KTOA AIRPORT TO POINT FERMIN TO PRATICE BASIC MANEUVERERS. PILOT LOWERED THE MLG, NOTICED THE LT MLG WAS NOT LOWERING. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL CYCLES & UNABLE TO LOWER THE GEAApr 1, 2024 · N3803 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2019FA0000387Bracket · separatedLEFT FLAP WOULD NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY. ON INSPECTION. THE LT FLAP INTERNAL STRUCTURE, THE FLAP BRACKET TO FLAP SPAR WAS SEPARATING. THIS CANNOT BE SEEN EXTERNALLY.Dec 3, 2019 · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2016FA0000196Powerpack · wornTHE DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION, 3 GREEN LIGHTS, DID NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER ATTEMPTING TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED AND THE 3 GREEN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IT WAS LATTER DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC POWER PACK FAILMar 2, 2016 · N615VM · Beech C24R · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HPKS2014FA0000621Roll Pin · failedDURING TAKEOFF, FLIGHT LINE NOTICED SOMETHING APPEARED TO FALL FROM THE AIRCRAFT. A QUICK FOD INSPECTION OF THE RUNWAY FOUND LANDING GEAR SHOCK DISK, AND THE ALUMINUM PLATE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS INFORMED OF THE SITUATION AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, LANDING WITH NOMay 21, 2014 · N5286M · Beech C24R · Main Landing GearSDR 2012FA0000457Actuator · failedTHE RT MLG UP-LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THE LANDING GEAR UP-LOCK HOOK, PREVENTING THE RT MLG FROM EXTENDING.Dec 30, 2011 · N3803B · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2010FA0001238Piston Ring · brokenOPERATOR COMPLAINED OF ENGINE SURGING 25 RPM OF 2400 RPM. STATED THAT THE NR 4 CYL WAS 70 DEGREES COLDER THAN THE OTHER CYLINDERS. LANDED AND CHECKED OIL. FOUND OIL ON TOP OF THE ENGINE, SUSPECTED TO COME FROM THE SPLIT CASE. FOUND NO DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR OFDec 7, 2010 · N5246M · Beech C24R · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2007FA0000986Line · chafedPILOT REPORTED HAVING TO SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AND/OR RT SIDE OF THE BRAKES VERY SOFT. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID ON WIRE BUNDLE FORWARD OF COPILOTS RT RUDDER PEDAL. CLEANED LINE AND LT LINE SIT FOR A COUPLE DAYS, WHILE DOING AN INSOct 8, 2007 · N5246M · Beech C24R · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2006FA0000857Line · chafedAIRCRAFT LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID. INSP FOUND RT BRAKE LINE LEAKING APPROX 8 INCHES FWD OF WING SPAR. FOUND ALUMINUM BRAKE LINE CHAFING AGAINST WIRE REINFORCED HEATING DUCT. ALSO, EVIDENCE OF CORROSION FROM CONTACT WITH DISSIMILAR METALS. CUT OFF DAMAGED AJul 18, 2006 · N824BA · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AU510001787Rib · corroded(AUS) LT FLAP IB HINGE BRACKET ATTACHMENT RIB SEVERELY CORRODED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/23/43.(AD/SB DESC: AD/ 23/43 ) (CASA NR 510001787)Dec 12, 2005 · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2006FA0000014Exhaust Pipe · corrodedEXHAUST PORT OF DRY AIR PUMP FELL OFF DURING FLIGHT AND LODGED IN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM. AC HAD TO LAND NOSE GEAR UP. PIPE THREADS IN ALUMINUM PUMP HOUSING WERE WORN AND CORRODED. SUGGESTED THAT FITTINGS BE INSPECTED FOR SECURITY MORE FREQ THAN 100Nov 12, 2005 · N18993 · Beech C24R · Vacuum SystemSDR AUS20030962Hinge · cracked(AUS) FLAP HINGES CRACKED ON BOTH EDGES.Sep 15, 2003 · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2002FA0001242Support · looseLT AND RT MLG FORWARD PIVOT SUPPORT ATTACHMENT 'JO-BOLTS' WERE FOUND LOOSE AND COULD BE ROTATED BY HAND. MORE THAN HALF OF THE 26 TOTAL FASTENERS HAD TO BE REPLACED.Oct 31, 2002 · N26TM · Beech C24R · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2002FA0001241Spring · distortedLT MLG UPLOCK ACTUATOR WOULD NOT RELEASE THE LANDING GEAR DURING 'FREE FALL' TEST. DISSAMBLY OF ACTUATOR REVEALED A NON APPROVED SPRING THAT WAS 0.125 INCHES SHORTER THAN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER. THE SCARCITY OF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THIS UNIT MAY HAVE CAUSOct 31, 2002 · N26TM · Beech C24R · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 2002FA0000729Rib · corrodedDURING DISASSEMBLY FROM A BELLY LANDING, FOUND SEVERE CORROSION BETWEEN INBOARD FLAP HINGE (PN 169-160005-20). PARTS WERE ON THE VERGE OF FAILURE. THEIS AREA IS TOTALLY INACCESSABLE FOR INSPECTION WITHOUT DRILLING THE FLAP APART.May 9, 2002 · N910JM · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AUS20011212Clamp · missing(AUS) PROPELLER GOVERNOR OIL LINE CRACKED AT FLANGE IN AREA OF ATTACHMENT TO THE GOVERNOR. LOSS OF ENGINE OIL CAUSED ENGINE TO SEIZE. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE TWO CLAMPS REQUIRED BYAD/LYC/86 AMDT2 WERE NOT FITTED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Nov 4, 2001 · Beech C24R · Propeller GovernorSDR AU010219Block · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE BLOCKS CRACKED. PITCH CONTROL FORK WORNEXCESSIVELY. HUB PRELOAD PLATE DAMAGED DUE TO PREVIOUS FOREIGN OBJECT STRIKE.Mar 6, 2001 · Beech C24R · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 20010326CW006Valve · wornEMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION VALVE WAS OPENED DURING EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION TRAINING. THE NOSE GEAR FAILED TO FULLY EXTEND. THE VALVE WAS CLOSED AND NORMAL GEAR EXTENSION WAS ATTEMPTED. THE NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. AFTER LANDING WITH THE NOSE GEAR TRAILINFeb 4, 2001 · N67079 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20001109SH008Stabilator · crackedDURING 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 RIVOct 26, 2000 · N6710D · Beech C24R · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 20000913SH028Alt Air Door · brokenDURING A FLIGHT LESSON, ENGINE LOST POWER AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE, NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE. DURING INSPECTION AFTER LANDING, ENGINE DEVELOPED POWER WHEN COLD. REMOVED AIR FILTER ELEMENT, DISCOVERED HEAT DAMAGE TO FILTER ELEMENT AND FOUND ALT AIR DOORSep 13, 2000 · N397RC · Beech C24R · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 20000912SH031Fuel Line · deterioratedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE RAN ROUGH HAD LOW EGT 900 DEGREES. ON NR 2 CYLINDER. AFTER LANDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND DEBRIS IN FUEL LINE FROM SERVO TO FLOW DIVIDER. REPLACED RUBBER FUEL LINE WITH TEFLON LINE P/N LW12784-4-172 IAW LYCOMING SI 1274B. SUBMITAug 30, 2000 · N18981 · Beech C24R · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 20000912SH032Fuel Line · deterioratedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE RAN ROUGH HAD LOW EGT 900 DEGREES. ON NR 2 CYLINDER.AFTER LANDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND DEBRIS IN FUEL LINE FROM SERVO TO FLOW DIVIDER. REPLACED RUBBER FUEL LINE WITH TEFLON LINE P/N LW12784-4-172 IAW LYCOMING SI 1274B. SUGGESTAug 30, 2000 · N18981 · Beech C24R · Fuel StorageSDR 20000831SH001Fuel Line · deterioratedIN CRUISE FLIGHT ENGINE RAN ROUGH, HAD LOW EGT 900DG ON NR 2 CYLINDER. AFTER LANDING AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND DEBRIS IN FUEL LINE FROM SERVO TO FLOW DIVIDER. REPLACED RUBBER FUEL LINE WITH TEFLON LINE P/N LW12784-4-172 IAW LYCOMING SI1274B. SUBMITTER SUGGAug 30, 2000 · N18981 · Beech C24R · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20001227SH008Uplock · corrodedPILOT ATTEMPTED EXTENDING THE LANDING GEAR AFTER A NORMAL FLIGHT; WHEN THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND, PILOT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WITH BOTH THE NORMAL AND THE EMERGENCY SYSTEMS TO BRING DOWN THE GEAR. THE PILOT MADE A GEAR UP LANDING. AFTER LIFTIAug 1, 2000 · N1831N · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 20000424SH012Rotor Coil · failedALTERNATOR FAILED WHILE ACFT WAS IMC, VFR CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED ROTATING FIELD WAS ELECTRICALLY OPEN DOWN. STREAM OF SUD RINGS. PART TSO WAS ONLY 52 HOURS SINCE OVERHAULED. (X)Mar 10, 2000 · N18993 · Beech C24R · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2000ZZZX393Spar · crackedFRONT SPAR WAS REMOVED FROM HORIZONTAL STABILATOR RECAUSE OF CRACKS IN SPAR P/N 169-620001-59 AT THE UPPER RADIUS IN THE CUT-OUT SLOT FOR HINGE, P/N 169-620000-107, TO FIT. A NEW FACTORY SPAR WAS PURCHASED. INCOMING INSPECTION FOUND A .3750 INCH CRACK WAS FOApr 29, 1999 · N18860 · Beech C24R · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR AU981398Power Pack · failed(AUS) HYDRAULIC POWER PACK FAILURE. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.Aug 6, 1998 · Beech C24R · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 98ZZZX638Lights · not groundedTT: 2,065.43 HOURS. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT TURNING ON THE LANDING LIGHTS, NAV LIGHTS, OR PITOT HEAT CAUSED BOTH FUEL GAUGES TO PEG ON FULL. INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THE WING ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT WELL GROUNDED TO THE FUSELAGE. GROUND WIRES WERE ADDED BETWEEJan 13, 1998 · N24017 · Beech C24R · Exterior LightingSDR 97ZZZX4867Alternator · failedALTERNATOR FAILED IN IMC. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED GEAR UP. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. INSTALLED NEW ALTERNATOR. OPS CHECKED OK. FAILED ALTERNATOR OVERHAUL. ON 11-15-96. INSTALLED 5-19-97.Oct 10, 1997 · N23993 · Beech C24R · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA970520009Ball Bearing · galled(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BALL BEARINGS FOUND GALLED.May 12, 1997 · Beech C24R · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 97ZZZX2848Pin · shearedACFT WAS NOT ABLE TO LOWER NOSE GEAR IN-FLIGHT. MADE A NOSE GEAR UP LANDING WITH DAMAGE TO THE PROPELLER AND ENGINE COWLING. NOSE GEAR FOUND STUCK IN THE UP POSITION WITH DOWN MOVEMENT BEING PREVENTED BY THE TIRE HITTING THE ACFT SKIN IN NOSE WHEELWELL. FURJan 21, 1997 · N3343L · Beech C24R · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 97ZZZX818Switch · malfunctionLANDING GEAR RETRACTED DUE TO SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH NOT DISENGAGING WHEN AIRSPEED DECREASES. FOUND DEFECTIVE BELLOWS NEEDED SUCTION PRESSURE TO FULLY DISCONNECT GEAR SYSTEM. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSTALLING A SQUAT SWITCH INSTEAD. NO PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Jan 14, 1997 · N24028 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX506Actuator · piston brokenPILOT DECLARED IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY. HEARD LOUD POP AND HAD TO MAINTAIN RIGHT AILERON TO KEEP DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THEN GOT MAIN GEAR GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS. THEN PUT ALL GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR PISTON BROKJan 9, 1997 · N292WC · Beech C24R · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX4093Rod End · failedLEFT MAIN GEAR CAME DOWN WHILE IN-FLIGHT. CYCLED GEAR DOWN AND BACK UP, AND IT STAYED DOWN. CYCLED GEAR DOWN AND LANDED. WITH AIRCRAFT IN SHOP, FOUND THE ROD END ON THE ACTUATOR BROKEN. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CRACKED AT THE GREASE ZERK FIRST THEN, IN TIMEJul 29, 1996 · N5246M · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU961166Pipe · cracked(AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN LINE CRACKED - NOSE AND RH MLG COLLAPSED ON LANDINGJun 9, 1996 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX1470Wire · brokenBROKEN WIRE IN NLG DOWNLOCK SWITCH AT SPLICE WHERE NG SWITCH IS SPLICED IN (IN ENG COMP) CAUSED PUMP TO STOP TOO SOON; NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK DOWN, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH NG NOT LOCKED, COLLAPSED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS VINYL TUBING AROUND SPLICES BE CHANGED PEJan 21, 1996 · N18909 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear System WiringSDR BIER950028Steering Adapter · crackedFOUND NOSE GEAR STEERING ADAPTER BENT AT CLEVIS ATTACH POINT AND ADAPTER ATTACH BOLT PULLED OUT OF ADAPTER. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED CRACKED ADAPTER AND PULLED THREADS. SUBMITTER STATES SUSPECTS IMPROPER TOWING TO BE THE CAUSE.Dec 19, 1995 · N6006L · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 95ZZZX3000Gear Pump · motor failedFAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ON THE GEAR PUMP.Jun 1, 1995 · N123TH · Beech C24R · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 95ZZZX1696Actuator · cap leakingLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FOUND HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR EMPTY OF FLUID. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND FLUID COMING OUT OF LEFT LANDING GEAR ACCESS PANEL. FOUND LEFT HYD ACTUATOR LEAKING AT RADIUS OF CAP FLATS WHERE THE CAP CAN BE PUT INTO A VISE AND TWISTEDJan 18, 1995 · N6021P · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Actuator
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