Beech F33A

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SDR VJ32001F00002Brushes · wornMAGNETO REMOVED FROM ENGINE FOR 500 HOUR INSPECTION IAW MM. REMOVED THE REAR COVER AND THE DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK FROM MAGNETO AND FOUND THE CARBON BRUSH WORN. CARBON DUST WAS FOUND ON THE FLAT PART OF THE CAP. WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE A SMALL SPARK LINE TO GROUND. Oct 29, 2001 · N5521A · Beech F33A · Magneto/DistributorSDR VJ32001F00001Pump · leakingLEAKING FUEL FROM CASE DRAIN.Oct 29, 2001 · N5582X · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 2001FA0000405Magneto · failedMAGNETO REMOVED FROM ENGINE FOR 500 HOUR INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MM. REMOVED THE REAR COVER OF MAGNETO AND FOUND A GRAY COLOR POWDER ON THE CAP AND AROUND THE COIL. THIS WAS FOUND ON THE MAGNETOS THAT HAD FAILED IN FLIGHT WITH ABOUT THE SAME FLIGHTSep 26, 2001 · N5519A · Beech F33A · Magneto/DistributorSDR VJ32002F00002Alternator · inoperativeALTERNATOR WILL NOT CARE THE LOAD BELOW 1000 RPM. EMITS A NOISE IN THE HEADSET. EMITS A NOISE IN THE HEADSET. ALTERNATOR SENT THE MFG FOR WARRANTY.Jul 3, 2001 · N5581T · Beech F33A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR VJ32001F00000Alternator · defectiveNUT ON AUX TERMINAL POST IS STRIPED AND LOOSE IN CASE. REMOVED FROM ENGINE AND SENT IN FOR WARRANTY.Jul 3, 2001 · N5540P · Beech F33A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR AHE0101Control Cable · shearedTHE LEFT FLAP DRIVE CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SUSPECT D.O.M. A NEW ITEM PN 12527Y6331 WAS ORDERED AND RECEIVED WITH A 03-2001 D.O.M. THE NEW ITEM WAS IAW MM AND ON FIRST OPERATION OF THE FLAPS THE LEFT FLAP FAILED TO MOVE. ON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED Jun 6, 2001 · Beech F33A · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 20010613CW014Pump · leakingON LANDING, A SMELL OF FUEL WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE WAS CALLED TO CHECK THE AIRCRAFT FOR A FUEL LEAK, UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING FUEL FROM THE CASE DRAIN IN THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP. PUMP WAS REMOVED AND TRIMMED IMay 18, 2001 · N38071 · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20010607CW003Fuel Control · defectiveTHE PILOT REPORTED A ROUGH ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. MAINTENANCE GROUND RUN AIRCRAFT AND A FLUCTUATION IN FUEL FLOW WAS NOTED. THEY FOUND THAT THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS STIFF WHEN MOVING, (POSSIBLE GALLING).May 18, 2001 · N5587K · Beech F33A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010613CW013Flow Divider · stuckENGINE RUN ROUGH AND SOMETIME WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN, THE FUEL FLOW DIVIDER WOULD STICK OPEN, LETTING FUEL TOO CONTINUAL TO THE ENGINE. THE FLOW DIVIDER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE, OPERATION OF ENGINE CHECKED OUT NORMAL.May 17, 2001 · N5609S · Beech F33A · Fuel DividerSDR 20010607CW002Fuel Control · defectiveTHE PILOT REPORTED A ROUGH ENGINE IN FLIGHT AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT, A SAFE LANDING WAS MADE. MAINTENANCE GROUND RUN AIRCRAFT AND A FLUCTUATION IN FUEL FLOW WAS NOTED. THEY FOUND THAT THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS STIFF WHEN MOVING. (POSSIBLE GALLING). FUEL CONTMay 17, 2001 · N5609S · Beech F33A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20010209CW002Pump · leakingENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING OIL FROM DRAIN.Dec 27, 2000 · N8268T · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20010213CW006Pump · leakingENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING OIL FROM DRAIN.Dec 26, 2000 · N1570A · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20010209CW004Pump · leakingENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING OIL FROM DRAIN.Dec 26, 2000 · N1570A · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20010209CW003Pump · leakingENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING OIL FROM DRAIN.Dec 26, 2000 · N1556A · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20001017SH040Pump · leakingOIL LEAKING FROM VENT. (X)Sep 14, 2000 · N8240T · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 20001019SH001Pump · defectiveUNABLE TO ADJUST FUEL FLOW TOP END AND IDLE MIXTURE. (X)Sep 8, 2000 · N1569P · Beech F33A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20000913SH009Cylinder Head · departedCYLINDER HEAD DEPARTED BARREL WHILE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. (X)Aug 30, 2000 · N1096W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000912SH017Pump · leakingWHEN HOT, THERE WAS NO PRESSURE, AND FUEL LEAKED OUT OF DRAIN. (X)Aug 22, 2000 · N6311Z · Beech F33A · Fuel Boost PumpSDR 20000721SH018Cylinder Head · crackedCYLINDER NR 3 CRACKED FROM BOTTOM SPARK PLUG HOLE THROUGH EXHAUST PORT EXTENDING INTO EXTERNAL FINDS. FOUND DURING COMPRESSION CHECK FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION. CHANNEL CHROME CYLINDER, EXACT HOURS ON CYLINDER UNKNOWN (CHROME PLATED 9/86). SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED Jun 9, 2000 · N17825 · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU000153Rib · cracked(AUS) LT AND RT FLAP RIBS CRACKED. RIBS ARE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE FLAP ACTUATING BRACKET.Mar 27, 2000 · Beech F33A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AU000154Rib · cracked(AUS) LT AND RT FLAP RIBS CRACKED. RIBS ARE LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BENEATH THE FLAP ACTUATING BRACKET.Mar 21, 2000 · Beech F33A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AU000168Uplock · corroded(AUS) LANDING GEAR UPLOCK ACTUATING BOLT HOLE CORRODED AND WORN.Feb 10, 2000 · Beech F33A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX4548Cylinder · wornAT 303.67 HOURS, THESE CYLINDERS HAD WORN OUT BORES AND EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. THE ENGINE WAS FACTORY REBUILT/ZERO TIMED 1995.Dec 2, 1999 · N6624B · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 99ZZZX4300Bracket · failedTENSION BRACKET FOR ELEVATOR TRIM INDICATOR CABLE BROKE AND CAUSED TRIM SYSTEM TO BIND COMPLETELY, MAKING TRIM SYSTEM UNMOVABLE.Oct 25, 1999 · N48RK · Beech F33A · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR AU991097Crankcase · cracked(AUS) RIGHT CRANKCASE HALF CRACKED FROM THE ALTERNATOR MOUNT FLANGE TOWARDS NR 5 CYLINDER.Oct 5, 1999 · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX4417Hub · crackedPROPELLER HUB CRACKED ABOUT 1.5 INCHES REAR SIDE COMING FROM STUD MOUNT HOLE TO CENTER WHERE THE BLADE SHANK IS ATTACHED. PART SENT TO HARTZELL.Aug 6, 1999 · N8240T · Beech F33A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 99ZZZX1874Impulse Coupling · damagedON A ROUTINE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED A DIFFERENT SOUND TO ENGINE. UPON LANDING, PERFORMED A MAGNETO CHECK AND WHEN SWITCHED TO LEFT MAGNETO, THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LEFT MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING SPRING HAD BROKEN ALLOWING MAGNETO TIApr 8, 1999 · N37050 · Beech F33A · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU990296Points · worn(AUS) MAGNETO CONTACT POINTS ASSEMBLY WORN EXCESSIVELY ALLOWING THE POINTS GAP TO VARY CONSIDERABLY.Mar 26, 1999 · Beech F33A · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU990290Fitting · corroded(AUS) LEFT FORWARD LOWER WING ATTACHMENT FITTING CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THE AREA OF THE GUSSET.Mar 19, 1999 · Beech F33A · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 99ZZZX1050Computer · malfunctionedUNIT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE BY A REPAIR STATION WHICH DID NOT POSSESS REQUIRED KTS-151 TEST SET TO PERFORM REQUIRED INSPECTIONS PER MANUFACTURER'S MM INSTRUCTIONS.Feb 23, 1999 · N8241K · Beech F33A · Autopilot ComputerSDR 99ZZZX936Flap Track · wornFOUND BOTH LT AND RT INBOARD FLAP TRACK WORN BY FLAP ROLLERS INTO SIDE OF TRACK. CANNOT BE PROPERLY DETECTED WITH FLAP INSTALLED. FOURTH PAIR OF TRACKS IN LAST 5 INSPECTIONS (3 MONTHS) 2 PAIR WERE REPAIRABLE, THE OTHERS WERE REPLACED. THE 5TH HAD LESS THANFeb 17, 1999 · N1809L · Beech F33A · Wing, Control Surface Attach FittingsSDR 99ZZZX935Flap Track · wornFOUND BOTH LT AND RT INBOARD FLAP TRACK WORN BY FLAP ROLLERS INTO SIDE OF TRACK. CANNOT BE PROPERLY DETECTED WITH FLAP INSTALLED. FOURTH PAIR OF TRACKS IN LAST 5 INSPECTIONS (3 MONTHS) 2 PAIR WERE REPAIRABLE, THE OTHERS WERE REPLACED. THE 5TH HAD LESS THANFeb 17, 1999 · N1809L · Beech F33A · Wing, Control Surface Attach FittingsSDR AU990072Switch · failed(AUS) ELT INERTIA SWITCH FAULTY.Jan 25, 1999 · Beech F33A · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 98ZZZX4578Muffler · buckledHEATER DUCT FOUND BURNED THROUGH. UPON INSPECTION OF HEATER/MUFFLER, FOUND HOLES THROUGH WALL OF MUFFLER INTO HEATER AREA.Nov 6, 1998 · N3058S · Beech F33A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX2351Tee Chord · misrepairedOWNER COMPLAINED OF LT FUEL TANK SIPHONING FUEL EXCESSIVELY FROM VENT SYSTEM. FOUND WELDED TUBE TEE ASSEMBLY HAD NOT BEEN DRILLED AFTER WELDING. VENT AIR COULD NOT REACH ANTI-SIPHON CHECK VALVE. AFTER DRILLING HOLE INTO TUBE, VENT SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jun 9, 1998 · N1550N · Beech F33A · Fuel StorageSDR CA980616011Spring · broken(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE RAN ROUGH ON RUN-UPS. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SPRING BETWEEN THE MIXTURE AND THROTTLE CONTROL ARM WAS BROKEN/DISLODGED. THE SPRING WAS REPLACED, BUT SHORTLY AFTER BECAME DISLODGED. THE CONTINENTAL TECH REP WAS CONTACTED AND HE ADIVSJun 8, 1998 · Beech F33A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX2112Skin · crackedSKIN OF LEFT VERTICAL STABILIZER CRACKED. REMOVED SKIN AND FOUND RIB P/N 33640000-11 WITH UNSHOT RIVETS AT ATTACH POINT TO REAR SPAR OF VERTICAL STABILIZER. IT APPEARS THAT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THIS SKIN WAS REMOVED SINCE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. RIVETS CAN May 15, 1998 · N37050 · Beech F33A · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 98ZZZX1243Shaft · failedUPON INSTALLING VALVE ASSY ON THE A/C HEAT VENT, THE ARM PORTION OF THE SHAFT ASSY BROKE OFF. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE WELD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ARM POSITION MISSING WHEN COMPARED TO THE ORIGINAL ASSY. THE TOP PORTION APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN WELDED AND GROUND DFeb 6, 1998 · N1566P · Beech F33A · Heating SystemSDR AU971525Filter · cracked(AUS) VACUUM SYSTEM CLEAR INLINE PRESSURE FILTER CRACKED AROUND JOINT.Dec 9, 1997 · Beech F33A · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR AU971486Filter · cracked(AUS) INLINE PRESSURE FILTER TO DIR GYRO CRACKED AND LEAKING.Nov 27, 1997 · Beech F33A · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CA971219023Switch · broken(CAN) SLIGHT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL NOTED IN COCKPIT BY PILOTS. LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH FOUND FUSED IN THE ON POSITION AND VERY WARM TO TOUCH. TOGGLE COULD BE MOVED WITH NO RESISTANCE. AIRCRAFT USED IN TRAINING AND HIGH USAGE MAY BE CAUSE OF Nov 14, 1997 · Beech F33A · Exterior LightingSDR 97ZZZX4046Filter Cover · meltedDURING A PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND THE FILTER COVER HAD BEEN HEATED TO A POINT AT WHICH THE COVER MELTED AND TURNED THE FILTER TO A BROWN BURNT DISTORTED COLOR WHERE THE COVER HAD MELTED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF EXHASep 3, 1997 · N5581T · Beech F33A · Pitot/Static SystemSDR 97ZZZX4622Pulley · missingDURING A GEAR UP LANDING REPAIR, NOTICED A RUDDER CABLE PULLEY MISSING AND HAD NEVER BEEN INSTALLED AT BEECH. CABLE DEFECTION DUE TO THE MISSING PULLEY WORE THE PAINT OFF STRUCTURE. A NEW PULLEY INSTALLED, RUDDER RE-RIGGED.Sep 1, 1997 · N6054D · Beech F33A · Rudder Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX3934Web · crackedINSPECTION FOUND FORWARD SPAR CARRY-THROUGH CRACKED. A CRACK OF 1.3 INCHES IN LENGTH WAS DISCOVERED IN MID-SECTION OF LOWER BEND RADIUS IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION FOLLOWING THE BEND. THE CRACK SEEMS TO OCCUR IN THE AREA OF THE FORWARD SUPPORT (RT SIDE). POSSIBAug 6, 1997 · N1568P · Beech F33A · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX3541Drive Assy · failedALTERNATOR FAILED IN-FLIGHT. NORMAL LANDING MADE. ELECTRICALLY ALTERNATOR CHECKED OK. SAW ROTOR NOT MOVING WITH PROPELLER. REMOVED ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR AND ALTERNATOR FACE DRIVE GEAR TEETH WORN AWAY. REMOVED DRIVE. PIECES OF BUSHING FELL OUJul 29, 1997 · N111HR · Beech F33A · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 97ZZZX3540Drive Gear · damagedALTERNATOR FAILED IN-FLIGHT. NORMAL LANDING MADE. ELECTRICALLY ALTERNATOR CHECKED OK. SAW ROTOR NOT MOVING WITH PROPELLER. REMOVED ALTERNATOR. ALTERNATOR DRIVE GEAR AND ALTERNATOR FACE DRIVE GEAR TEETH WORN AWAY. REMOVED DRIVE. PIECES OF BUSHING FELL OUJul 29, 1997 · N111HR · Beech F33A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 97ZZZX2817Line · deterioratedTHE AUXILIARY INSTRUMENT VACUUM SYSTEM LINE PASSES CLOSE TO THE LT EXHAUST STACK. COMING OUT OF THE AFT SIDE OF THE IN-LINE FILTER IS A PLASTIC HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE FILTER TO THE HARD LINE. THIS HARD PLASTIC HOSE CANNOT TAKE THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST AND HJun 5, 1997 · N8004V · Beech F33A · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 97ZZZX2593Magneto · crackedWHEN CHECKING MAGNETOS DURING ENGINE RUN-UP PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, RIGHT MAGNETO GAVE A 350 FOOT RPM DROP ACCOMPANIED BY A VERY ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE. AFTER RIGHT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE HOUSING EMay 20, 1997 · N2038X · Beech F33A · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX2334Crankshaft · brokeCRANKSHAFT FAILED IN FLIGHT. BROKE THROUGH SHORT CHECK AREA BETWEEN ROD JOURNALS 3 AND 4. ENGINE FROZE IN FLIGHT.May 10, 1997 · N1890W · Beech F33A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX2597Gasket · misinstalledPILOT REPORTED LOW FUEL FLOW AND HIGH EGT'S. AFTER EXTENSIVE T/S AND BENCH CHECK OF ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, DISCOVERED THE AIRFRAME FUEL SELECTOR VALVE SCREEN ASSY IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. ACFT EQUIPPED WITH STC'D TIP TANKS WHICH UTILIZED A NONApr 29, 1997 · N99MK · Beech F33A · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
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