# Service difficulty reports: Beech C24R

A list on [Beech C24R](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c24r.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2026FA0000422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000422.md): Intake Valve · broken · May 11, 2026 · N62BV · Beech C24R · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING 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
- [SDR 2024FA0000480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000480.md): Uplock Actuator · stuck · Apr 1, 2024 · N3803 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING 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 GEA
- [SDR 2019FA0000387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000387.md): Bracket · separated · Dec 3, 2019 · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LEFT 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.
- [SDR 2016FA0000196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000196.md): Powerpack · worn · Mar 2, 2016 · N615VM · Beech C24R · Hydraulic System, Main
  > THE 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 FAIL
- [SDR HPKS2014FA0000621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HPKS2014FA0000621.md): Roll Pin · failed · May 21, 2014 · N5286M · Beech C24R · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING 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 NO
- [SDR 2012FA0000457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000457.md): Actuator · failed · Dec 30, 2011 · N3803B · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > THE RT MLG UP-LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THE LANDING GEAR UP-LOCK HOOK, PREVENTING THE RT MLG FROM EXTENDING.
- [SDR 2010FA0001238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001238.md): Piston Ring · broken · Dec 7, 2010 · N5246M · Beech C24R · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > OPERATOR 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 OF
- [SDR 2007FA0000986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000986.md): Line · chafed · Oct 8, 2007 · N5246M · Beech C24R · Hydraulic System, Main
  > PILOT 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 INS
- [SDR 2006FA0000857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000857.md): Line · chafed · Jul 18, 2006 · N824BA · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Brake System
  > AIRCRAFT 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 A
- [SDR AU510001787](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001787.md): Rib · corroded · Dec 12, 2005 · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (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)
- [SDR 2006FA0000014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000014.md): Exhaust Pipe · corroded · Nov 12, 2005 · N18993 · Beech C24R · Vacuum System
  > EXHAUST 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 100
- [SDR AUS20030962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030962.md): Hinge · cracked · Sep 15, 2003 · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) FLAP HINGES CRACKED ON BOTH EDGES.
- [SDR 2002FA0001242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001242.md): Support · loose · Oct 31, 2002 · N26TM · Beech C24R · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > LT 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.
- [SDR 2002FA0001241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001241.md): Spring · distorted · Oct 31, 2002 · N26TM · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LT 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 CAUS
- [SDR 2002FA0000729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000729.md): Rib · corroded · May 9, 2002 · N910JM · Beech C24R · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR AUS20011212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011212.md): Clamp · missing · Nov 4, 2001 · Beech C24R · Propeller Governor
  > (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.
- [SDR AU010219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010219.md): Block · cracked · Mar 6, 2001 · Beech C24R · Propeller Blade Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER PITCH CHANGE BLOCKS CRACKED. PITCH CONTROL FORK WORNEXCESSIVELY. HUB PRELOAD PLATE DAMAGED DUE TO PREVIOUS FOREIGN OBJECT STRIKE.
- [SDR 20010326CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010326CW006.md): Valve · worn · Feb 4, 2001 · N67079 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > EMERGENCY 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 TRAILIN
- [SDR 20001109SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001109SH008.md): Stabilator · cracked · Oct 26, 2000 · N6710D · Beech C24R · 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 20000913SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000913SH028.md): Alt Air Door · broken · Sep 13, 2000 · N397RC · Beech C24R · Engine Air Intake System
  > DURING 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 DOOR
- [SDR 20000912SH031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000912SH031.md): Fuel Line · deteriorated · Aug 30, 2000 · N18981 · Beech C24R · Aircraft Fuel System
  > IN 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. SUBMIT
- [SDR 20000912SH032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000912SH032.md): Fuel Line · deteriorated · Aug 30, 2000 · N18981 · Beech C24R · Fuel Storage
  > IN 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. SUGGEST
- [SDR 20000831SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000831SH001.md): Fuel Line · deteriorated · Aug 30, 2000 · N18981 · Beech C24R · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > IN 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 SUGG
- [SDR 20001227SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001227SH008.md): Uplock · corroded · Aug 1, 2000 · N1831N · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > PILOT 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 LIFTI
- [SDR 20000424SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000424SH012.md): Rotor Coil · failed · Mar 10, 2000 · N18993 · Beech C24R · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR 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)
- [SDR 2000ZZZX393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX393.md): Spar · cracked · Apr 29, 1999 · N18860 · Beech C24R · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > FRONT 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 FO
- [SDR AU981398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981398.md): Power Pack · failed · Aug 6, 1998 · Beech C24R · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (AUS) HYDRAULIC POWER PACK FAILURE. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX638.md): Lights · not grounded · Jan 13, 1998 · N24017 · Beech C24R · Exterior Lighting
  > TT: 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 BETWEE
- [SDR 97ZZZX4867](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4867.md): Alternator · failed · Oct 10, 1997 · N23993 · Beech C24R · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR 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.
- [SDR CA970520009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970520009.md): Ball Bearing · galled · May 12, 1997 · Beech C24R · Propeller Hub Section
  > (CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. BALL BEARINGS FOUND GALLED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2848.md): Pin · sheared · Jan 21, 1997 · N3343L · Beech C24R · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > ACFT 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. FUR
- [SDR 97ZZZX818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX818.md): Switch · malfunction · Jan 14, 1997 · N24028 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING 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
- [SDR 97ZZZX506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX506.md): Actuator · piston broken · Jan 9, 1997 · N292WC · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Actuator
  > PILOT 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 BROK
- [SDR 96ZZZX4093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4093.md): Rod End · failed · Jul 29, 1996 · N5246M · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LEFT 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 TIME
- [SDR AU961166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961166.md): Pipe · cracked · Jun 9, 1996 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN LINE CRACKED - NOSE AND RH MLG COLLAPSED ON LANDING
- [SDR 96ZZZX1470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1470.md): Wire · broken · Jan 21, 1996 · N18909 · Beech C24R · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > BROKEN 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 PE
- [SDR BIER950028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIER950028.md): Steering Adapter · cracked · Dec 19, 1995 · N6006L · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Steering System
  > FOUND 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.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3000.md): Gear Pump · motor failed · Jun 1, 1995 · N123TH · Beech C24R · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ON THE GEAR PUMP.
- [SDR 95ZZZX1696](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1696.md): Actuator · cap leaking · Jan 18, 1995 · N6021P · Beech C24R · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LANDING 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 TWISTED

## 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 = 'C24R'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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