# Service difficulty reports: Beech D55

A list on [Beech D55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d55.md).

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- [SDR 2020FA0000518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000518.md): Strut · corroded · Dec 3, 2020 · N526Q · Beech D55 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > THIS AIRCRAFT IS USED IN A PART 147 TRAINING FACILITY AND HAS NOT FLOWN SINCE 2012. CORROSION FOUND IN RT MLG STRUT TUBE BEHIND FELT WIPER. THE SAME IS SUSPECTED IN THE LT CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2017FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000376.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Aug 8, 2017 · N88EB · Beech D55 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AFTER 12 - 15 MINUTES ON THE GROUND AND ENGINE RUN UP WITH NO INDICATIONS OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANY SYSTEMS, LEFT ENGINE HAD POWER LOSS WITHIN 1 - 2 SECONDS AFTER ROTATION WITH GEAR DOWN. RPM DOWN TO 1600 RPM, LEFT FUEL FLOW NEEDLE BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH FRO
- [SDR 2017FA0000346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000346.md): Engine · power loss · Mar 13, 2017 · N88EB · Beech D55 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AFTER 12 TO 15 MINUTES ON GROUND AND ENGINE RUN UP WITH NO INDICATIONS OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANY SYSTEMS, LEFT ENGINE HAD POWER LOSS WITHIN 1 TO 2 SECONDS AFTER ROTATION WITH GEAR DOWN. RPM DOWN TO 1600 RPM, LEFT FUEL FLOW NEEDLE BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH FROM T
- [SDR 2011FA0000247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000247.md): Duct · chafed · Apr 8, 2011 · N7839R · Beech D55 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > DURING ANNUAL INSP, FOUND THE RT ENGINE FUEL METERING UNIT BLAST DUCT CHAFING ON ENGINE MOUNT TUBE. FOUND THAT THE METAL WIRE IN THE BLAST DUCT HAD WORN THROUGH THE BLAST DUCT AND WORE INTO THE ENGINE MOUNT TUBE REQUIRING THE ENGINE MOUNT TO BE REMOVED FOR REP
- [SDR XGN2011F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2011F00008.md): Cylinder · cracked · Mar 29, 2011 · N44DC · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 1 CYLINDER ON LT ENGINE WAS CRACKED THRU THE HEAD ON THE TOP SIDE BETWEEN THE FINS ABOVE THE INTAKE VALVE. THIS IS ANOTHER DEFECTIVE REV NR 3 CYLINDER.
- [SDR XGN2011F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2011F00007.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Mar 29, 2011 · N44DC · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 3 CYLINDER ON LT ENGINE HAD A COMPLETE HEAD SEPARATION CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE AREA AROUND THE INTAKE VALVE. THIS AREA IS THE COMMON FAILURE FOR MFG REV NR 3 CYLINDERS DUE TO A MFG DEFECT/DESIGN IN THE HEAD CASTING. THE AREA THICKNESS WAS MFG TOO TH
- [SDR 2007FA0001029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001029.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Nov 13, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD BEHIND INJECTOR BETWEEN FIN NR 1, NR 3. DEFECTIVE MFG PROCESS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001023.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Nov 13, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD BEHIND INJECTOR BETWEEN FIN NR 1, NR 3. DEFECTIVE MFG PROCESS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001022.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Nov 13, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD BEHIND INJECTOR BETWEEN FIN NR 1, NR 3. DEFECTIVE MFG PROCESS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001021.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Nov 13, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD BEHIND INJECTOR BETWEEN FIN NR 1, NR 3. DEFECTIVE MFG PROCESS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001020.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Nov 13, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD BEHIND INJECTOR BETWEEN FIN NR 1, NR 3. DEFECTIVE MFG PROCESS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001019.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Nov 13, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED CYL HEAD BEHIND INJECTOR BETWEEN FIN NR 12, NR 3. DEFECTIVE MFG PROCESS. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001085.md): Nose Rib · cracked · Nov 9, 2007 · N810WA · Beech D55 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKED FLAP ROD ATTACH POINT RIB. RT FLAP ONLY. (K)
- [SDR XGN2007F00025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00025.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 30, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 6 CYLINDER WAS NEW, REV 3, E SERIES, CRACKED BETWEEN FINS 1-3 BEHIND FUEL INJECTOR. THIS IS 6TH REV 3, E SERIES TO CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATION. (K)
- [SDR XGN2007F00021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2007F00021.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Jul 30, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 6 CYLINDER WAS NEW ECI, REV 3, E SERIES, CRACKED BETWEEN FINS 1-3 BEHIND FUEL INJECTOR. THIS IS 6TH ECI, REV 3, E SERIES, TO CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATION. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000698.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 30, 2007 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 6 CYLINDER WAS NEW ECI REV 3 E SERIES CRACKED BETWEEN FINS 1-3 BEHIND FUEL INJECTOR. THIS IS 6TH ECI REV 3 E SERIES TO CARCK IN THE SAME LOCATION. (K)
- [SDR AU510002160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002160.md): Cable · failed · Jan 11, 2005 · Beech D55 · Power Lever
  > LH ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE FAILED IN AREA UNDER SHEATH.
- [SDR XGN2004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2004F00001.md): Camshaft · broken · Dec 10, 2003 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE, PIC NOTICED THE AIRCRAFT YAWING WAY TO THE RIGHT. THERE WAS NOT ANY LOSS OF OIL OR FUEL PRESSURE NOR ANY VIBRATION. THE PILOT SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND LANDED. THE OIL PAN WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THE CAMSHAFT WAS BROKEN. HAVE NO IDEA WHA
- [SDR AUS20030813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030813.md): Hub · cracked · May 12, 2003 · Beech D55 · Propeller Hub Section
  > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN BLADE RETENTION THREADS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PMC/47 AMDT1.
- [SDR CDM2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CDM2002F00000.md): Line · broken · Jun 11, 2002 · N7952R · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. NOTICED OIL STREAMING FROM RIGHT ENGINE. MADE A SAFE LANDING. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE HARD-LINE FROM THE PROPELLER UNFEATHERING ACCUMULATOR HAD BROKEN AT THE FLARED END WHICH ATTACHED TO THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR. THE SINGLE F
- [SDR CA020510020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510020.md): Clamp · cracked · Apr 15, 2002 · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > (CAN) COUNTERWEIGHT CLAMP FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE MID-WAY BETWEEN THE CLAMP RETAINING BOLTS.
- [SDR XGN2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XGN2002F00000.md): Crankcase · cracked · Dec 31, 2001 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > HALF CIRCLE CRACKED AT NR 6 CYLINDER PAD. CRACK RUNS FROM UPPER PART OF CRANKCASE FROM CYLINDER BASE STUD AT 2 OCLOCK POSITION TO CYLINDER BASE STUD AT 10 OCLOCK POSITION. WITH SEVERAL CRACK RADIATING FROM THE HALF CIRCLE CAUSING A SMALL TRIANGULAR PIECE TO
- [SDR AUS20010647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010647.md): Pump · failed · Jun 21, 2001 · Beech D55 · Vacuum Distribution System
  > (AUS) LH ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP ROTOR SEIZED AND DRIVESHAFT SHEARED.
- [SDR 20010411CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010411CW007.md): Counterweight · separated · Mar 6, 2001 · N69RP · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > COUNTERWEIGHT DEPARTED LEFT PROP ON TAKEOFF ROLL. SPINNER AND BACKING PLATE WERE DESTROYED. PROP HUB WAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. NO OTHER DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE. ROTOR COUNTERWEIGHT WAS NOT FOUND.
- [SDR 20010328CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010328CW005.md): Motor · defective · Jan 30, 2001 · N13RJ · Beech D55 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > SQUAKED FLAP C/B TRIPS WHEN FLAPS ACTUATED. ISOLATED FLAP MOTOR WITH REMOTE C/B & EXT POWER. FOUND BAD FLAP MOTOR. LOCATED NEW MOTOR. INST MOTOR WORKED ON GROUND, TRIPPED C/B IN FLIGHT. ISOLATED MOTOR, DETERMINED BAD MOTOR. LOCATED ANOTHER MTR, WHEN REC''
- [SDR AU000875](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000875.md): Rod End · seized · Sep 8, 2000 · Beech D55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR REAR ACTUATING ROD ROD END SEIZED AND FAILED ALLOWING NLG TO COLLAPSE ON LANDING. (X)
- [SDR 20000531SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000531SH016.md): Counterweight · cracked · May 9, 2000 · N819MC · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > CRACK INDICATION BETWEEN BOLT ATTACHING HOLES. (X)
- [SDR 20000531SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000531SH015.md): Hub · cracked · May 8, 2000 · N819MC · Beech D55 · Propeller Hub Section
  > RELEVANT ET INDICATION, CRACK OUTER MOST THREAD, BOTH SIDES. (X)
- [SDR AU990852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990852.md): Bracket · corroded · Aug 15, 1999 · Beech D55 · Rudder Structure
  > (AUS) CENTER RUDDER SUPPORT BRACKET CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION. TWO RIVETS MISSING. MAIN FUEL CELLS ALSO LEAKING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3105.md): Bearing · failed · Aug 13, 1999 · N8451N · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS AND CONNECTING RODS REMOVED FROM BOTH ENGINES FOR C/W TCM CSB99-3. UPON REMOVAL OF THE CONNECTING RODS, THE ROD BEARINGS (SUPERIOR PN SA630826) WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOST SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BABBITT MATERIAL. THE REMAINING CYLS AND CON
- [SDR 99ZZZX2800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2800.md): Cylinder · broken · Jul 20, 1999 · N7725R · Beech D55 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, LEFT ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. PILOT FEATHERED ENGINE. A NORMAL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE. FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER BROKEN HALF WAY BETWEEN FLANGE AND BOTTOM OF HEAD. PISTON CAME OUT AND BROKE. CASE BROKE ALSO, STEEL CYLINDER.
- [SDR AU990479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990479.md): Spar · corroded · May 15, 1999 · Beech D55 · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) RIGHT WING TOP SPAR CAP CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THREE AREAS.
- [SDR AU980483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980483.md): Vent · blocked · Apr 23, 1998 · Beech D55 · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) DURING APPROACH, THE LT ENGINE LOST POWER. THE MAIN FUEL GAUGE READ HALF FULL AND THE LT MAIN TANK SHOWED EMPTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE INBOARD FUEL VENT WAS BLOCKED CAUSING THE TANK FUEL BLADDER CELL TO COLLAPSE (SUCKED UP) AND PREVENTING THE FU
- [SDR AU980304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980304.md): Relay · faulty · Mar 11, 1998 · Beech D55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LANDING GEAR RELAY FAULTY. SUSPECT CAUSED BY INGRESS OF FOREIGN MATTER.
- [SDR AU980238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980238.md): Fuel Cell · deteriorated · Feb 23, 1998 · Beech D55 · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) LT FUEL CELL DETERIORATED. DRAIN FITTING TORN. INTERNAL BAFFLE LOOSE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX609.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 23, 1998 · N7700R · Beech D55 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > DURING RAMP INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN TOP SKIN JUST OUTBOARD OF OUTBOARD HINGE POINT. CRACK ALIGNED WITH CRACK IN SKIN P/N 96-610006-3. SUB-SURFACE STRUCTURE SHOWED NO DAMAGE, BUT CRACKED PAINT IN BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACH AREA INDICATES PREVIOUS STRESS. AIRCR
- [SDR 98ZZZX608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX608.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 23, 1998 · N700R · Beech D55 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > DURING RAMP INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN TOP SKIN JUST OUTBOARD OF OUTBOARD HINGE POINT. CRACK ALIGNED WITH CRACK IN SKIN P/N 96-61006-49. SUB-SURFACE STRUCTURE SHOWED NO DAMAGE, BUT CRACKED PAINT IN BALANCE WEIGHT ATTACH AREA INDICATES PREVIOUS STRESS. AIRCR
- [SDR 97ZZZX3700](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3700.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 1, 1997 · N8491N · Beech D55 · Propeller Spinner Section
  > THIS SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS A NEW PART THAT HAD ONLY 57 HOURS WHEN IT CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PLATE UNDER THE SCREW HEADS THAT HOLD THE PLATES THAT MOUNT THE BULKHEAD TO THE CRANKSHAFT. THE SPINNER WAS INSTALLED WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF SH
- [SDR AU970170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970170.md): Battery · discharged · Feb 28, 1997 · Beech D55 · Battery/Charger System
  > (AUS) BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - SUSPECT CAUSED BY ALTERNATOR SWITCHES BEING IN THE `OFF' POSITION
- [SDR AU970075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970075.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 15, 1997 · Beech D55 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) REAR SPAR RH WING FITTING CORRODED - WING BOLT, NUT AND WASHER ALSO CORRODED - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/BEECH55/79
- [SDR 96ZZZX4393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4393.md): Reservoir · av gas filled · Aug 7, 1996 · N25JK · Beech D55 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER AND WINDSHIELD ALCOHOL RESERVOIRS FILLED WITH 100LL AV GAS. SUSPSECT TANK MISTAKEN FOR HEATER FUEL TANK. FIRE HAZARD IF SYSTEM USED WITH ENGINES RUNNING. TANK IS PROPERLY MARKED FOR DE-ICER FLUID.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4392.md): Brake Disc · chafe scissors · Aug 7, 1996 · N25JK · Beech D55 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FOUND RIGHT BRAKE DISC RUBBING GEAR SCISSORS. SUSPECT DISC ORDERED UNDER WRONG SERIAL NUMBERED AIRCRAFT. BRAKE DISC OFFSET.1250 INCH FROM PROPER P/N 164-27 DISC. AXLE SPACER AND SHIMS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO MAKE UP CLEARANCE. FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPEC
- [SDR EY2R9601570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601570.md): Hub · damaged · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROP HUB OUTSIDE DAMAGE
- [SDR EY2R9600854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600854.md): Blade · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN F12557YS, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600853.md): Blade · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN F11710YS, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600852.md): Dowel · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > DOWEL CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600851.md): Cylinder Pin · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > CYLINDER PIN FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600850.md): Blade · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Blade Section
  > BLADE, SN F14967YS, FOUND CORRODED.
- [SDR EY2R9600849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600849.md): Dowel · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > DOWEL FOUND WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR EY2R9600848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9600848.md): Cylinder Pin · corroded · Jul 1, 1996 · Beech D55 · Propeller Assembly
  > CYLINDER PIN CORRODED.

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## 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 = 'D55'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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