Beech V35B

Service difficulty reports · 42

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SDR 2020FA0000331Rod · brokenDECLARED AN EMERGENCY DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT 5500 FT. THE PILOT REPORTED ENGINE FAILURE TO ATC AND MADE A FORCED LANDING ON A HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES NORTHEAST OF THE DEPARTURE AIRFIELD. .AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY, WITH NO DAMAGE. VISUAL INSPECTION DURJul 10, 2020 · N512BD · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2018FA0000460Gasket · failedINDUCTION AIR FILTER INSTALLED WITH STC APPROVAL. GASKET FAILING. GASKET IS MISSING IT CAN COME LOOSE AND BE INGESTED IN TO THE ENGINE. 500 HR TT.Sep 1, 2017 · N285LA · Beech V35B · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2016FA0000474Bracket · bentDURING A MAINTENANCE, THE UP LIMIT SWITCH WAS PUSHED DOWN WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BEND THE LIMIT SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY. IN DOING SO, THE POSITION OF THE LIMIT SWITCH WAS LOWERED JUST ENOUGH FOR THE LIMIT SWITCH ACTIVATING SCREW TO PASS OVER THE UP LIMOct 6, 2016 · N6658K · Beech V35B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR PAIR201605203338Crankcase · crackedCOMPLIED WITH AD 77-13-22 & FOUND A CRACK APPROX 1 INCH LONG IN THE CRANKCASE CRITICAL AREA EXTENDING DOWNWARD NEAR THE UPPER FWD STUD OF NR 1 CYLINDER. ENG MANUFACTURED IN 1977 WITH TOTAL TIME OF 765.5 HOURS, 109.6 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL IN 2006.May 19, 2016 · N1880L · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR YN8R2016030300001Handle · strippedWHEN THE PILOT WENT TO SELECT GEAR DOWN PRIOR TO LANDING, THE GEAR HANDLE KNOB CAME OFF IN HIS HAND. HE WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND THE GEAR NORMALLY AFTER THAT. THE PILOT EXTENDED THE GEAR MANUALLY IAW THE POH AND FLEW BY THE TOWER TO ENSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN, HE Feb 5, 2016 · N3957A · Beech V35B · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 2013FA0000599Fuel Line · corrodedENGINE WOULD START AND RUN USING ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP, BUT QUIT WHEN RUNNING ON THE ENGINE PUMP ALONE. ENGINE PUMP REPLACED WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS NOTED. EXPOSED FUEL PLUMBING BETWEEN THE BOOST PUMP AND THE FIREWALL, AND A SEVERE LEAK WAS NOTED IN MAIN FUEL Oct 21, 2013 · N3804X · Beech V35B · Fuel StorageSDR 2013FA0000330Light · inoperativeAFT L2 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE.Jun 11, 2013 · N3DX · Beech V35B · Emergency LightingSDR 2011FA0000537Circuit Breaker · faultyCIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED TO TURN ON NAV LIGHTS. NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH AD2008-13-17.Jul 1, 2011 · N35KJ · Beech V35B · Exterior LightingSDR 2011FA0000538Circuit Breaker · failedCIRCUIT BREAKER FOR THE LANDING LIGHT FAILED. SECOND OF THE NEW CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO FAIL. REPLACED ALL NEW CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH PMA CIRCUIT BREAKERS BECAUSE OF ALL THE REPORTED FAILURES OF THE MFG CIRCUIT BREAKER.Jun 1, 2011 · N35KJ · Beech V35B · Exterior LightingSDR 2010FA0000845Crankshaft · brokenACFT DEPARTED, SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE ACFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON HWY 254. NO DAMAGE TO THE ACFT, AND NO INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANTS. TEARDOWN OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT HAD BROKEN AT THE (4TH) BEARING FROM THE FLAug 4, 2010 · N550CF · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2010FA0000638Wire · shortedACFT LOST ELECTRICAL POWER IN FLIGHT AND COULD NOT RESET THE ALTERNATOR SWITCH. AFTER INSPECTION, FOUND ALTERNATOR FIELD WIRE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR (P64A18) HAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE SHIELDING SHORTED OUT THE VOLTAGJun 24, 2010 · N2050Z · Beech V35B · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2010FA0000902Air Filter · looseTHE GASKET ON THE BACK SIDE OF THIS K & N INDUCTION AIR FILTER CAME LOOSE AND WAS SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING IT TO STOP RUNNING. THIS AIR FILTER IS NOT AN OEM PRODUCT. IT IS INSTALLED WITH AN STC AND LOG BOOK ENTRY. OTHER COMPANY HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AMay 27, 2010 · N4427W · Beech V35B · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 2009FA0000345Control Cable · brokenAILERON CABLE SWAGE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL.Apr 27, 2009 · N934V · Beech V35B · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2007FA0001087Rib · crackedAT ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND RT FLAP ROD ATTACH POINT RIB CRACKED. (K)Nov 9, 2007 · N4475S · Beech V35B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2006FA0001089Hinge Pin · looseCABIN DOOR TOP HINGE PIN KEEPER COTTER PIN FAILED. THE PIN, A CLEVIS BOLT, WAS INSTALLED FROM THE BOTTOM DUE TO STRUCTURAL DESIGN LIMITATIONS. THE FAILURE OF THE COTTER PIN ALLOWED THE CLEVIS PIN THE PARTIALLY FALL OUT OF PLACE ALLOWING THE DOOR TO MOVE. COMPLNov 15, 2006 · N66WC · Beech V35B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2006FA0001093Hinge Pin · looseCABIN DOOR TOP HINGE PIN KEEPER COTTER PIN FAILED. THE PIN, A CLEVIS BOLT, WAS INSTALLED FROM THE BOTTOM DUE TO STRUCTURAL DESIGN LIMITATIONS. THE FAILURE OF THE COTTER PIN ALLOWED THE CLEVIS PIN THE PARTIALLY FALL OUT OF PLACE ALLOWING THE DOOR TO MOVE. COMPLNov 15, 2006 · N66WC · Beech V35B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA050822007Alternator · failed(CAN) THE ALTERNATOR REAR BEARING FAILED ALLOWING THE ROTOR TO TOUCH THE FIXED COIL WHICH GENERATED ENOUGH HEAT TO BURN THE PAINT ON THE COIL. AN ODOR WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN.Aug 5, 2005 · Beech V35B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2002FA0000098Leg Assy · frozenFOUND LEG ASSEMBLY FAULITY. A FALSE INDICATION OF A LOCK OUT MAY BE INDICATED DUE TO A PARTALY FROZEN/BUSHING AND BOLT. EVEN THOUGH THE SERK FITTING RECIEVED GREASE, AND EXPELLED IT FROM THE SIDES OF THE BUSHING. THE FULL EXTENTION OF THE DOWN LOCK WAS COMPJan 14, 2002 · N17814 · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2004FA0000742Nut · crackedON ANNUAL INSPECTION OF RUDDERS AT THE CENTER ATTACH FITTING AFT SPAR MOUNT, SLIGHT RUST WAS NOTED. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED 5 OUT OF THE 8 ATTACH NUTS ON THE SPAR ATTACH WERE CRACKED THROUGH TO THE BOLT THREADS. THESE NUTS ARE CRACKED ONLY O THE BOTTOM AJan 9, 2001 · N4572A · Beech V35B · FastenersSDR 20010222CW004Pump · leakingSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT SMELLED SMOKE IN COCKPIT AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP TO BE LEAKING BETWEEN CASE HALVES. NO HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO ENGINE AREA WAS NOTED.Dec 17, 2000 · N2054N · Beech V35B · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 20001206SH020Motor · failedDURING RETRACT TEST, LANDING GEAR MOTOR TRIPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED EMERGENCY DOWN CRANK IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. REPLACEMENT OF MOTOR RESOLVED PROBLEM. CONCERN THAT FAILED GEAR MOTOR COULD RENDER EMERGENCY CRANK INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN A Nov 18, 2000 · N1825L · Beech V35B · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR 20001013SH004Cap · brokenAFTER CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL QUANTITY, THE ROD-OIL-GAUGE CAP FAILED TO SECURELY LOCK IN PLACE WHEN IT WAS REINSTALLED. UPON INVESTIGATION, FOUND ONE OF THE TWO LOCKING TABS HAD BENT 90 INCHES UP INTO THE FILLER CAP''S ROD-PLATE SPRING COMPARTMENT. OVER TIMESep 30, 2000 · N18287 · Beech V35B · Engine Oil QuantitySDR 20000613SH001Muffler · bulgedDURING A BASIC VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE, THE LEFT MUFFLER WAS NOTED AS HAVING SEVERAL BULGES. UPON REMOVAL OF THE MUFFLER AND HEAT SHIELD, THE MUFFLER HAD SEVERAL LARGE HOLES THAT WERE NOT VISIBLE UNTIL THE HEAT SHIELD WAS REMOVED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. SUBMay 11, 2000 · N24161 · Beech V35B · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 99ZZZX4042Skin · corrodedAIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH TRS ALCOHOL WING ANTI-ICE SYSTEM IAW STC NR SA2239CE. ANNUAL INSPECTION REVEALED CORROSION ON EXTERIOR OF BOTTOM RT WING UNDERNEATH THE TRS BLADDER TANK. REMOVAL OF WING SKIN REVEALED EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO MOISTURE TRAPPED IN THE Sep 1, 1999 · N651PC · Beech V35B · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 99ZZZX537Motor · failedLANDING GEAR MOTOR FAILED RESULTING IN SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. REMOVED LANDING GEAR MOTOR, DISASSEMBLED, FOUND BRUSHES IN GOOD CONDITION. FOUND ARMATURE BURNT AND FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY BURNT. BEARINGS WERE FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A PNov 28, 1998 · N449T · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX4800Rod · wornACTUATOR ROD WORN IN NLG DOOR.Sep 24, 1998 · N20318 · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 98ZZZX3267Control Arm · looseDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLER GOVERNOR ADAPTER ARM BRACKET BOLT HOLE/PROP CABLE RED END ATTACH BOLT LOOSE AND HOLE ELONGATED. APPROXIMATELY 650 HOURS SMOH, LAST TIME BOLT INSTALLED. THIRD 'LOOSE' BOLT FOUND LAST 3 YEARS DIFFERENT TCM TYPE INSTALLAJul 10, 1998 · N6658R · Beech V35B · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 98ZZZX3008Wheel · crackedREMOVED WHEEL FROM AIRCRAFT FOR ROUTINE SERVICE/MAINTENANCE. WHEEL HAD HEAVY COAT OF PAINT SOME OF WHICH WAS COMING LOOSE DUE TO AGE. AFTER REMOVING LOOSE PAINT, WHEEL WAS CLEANED AND INSPECTED. A 1 INCH LONG CRACK WAS FOUND THAT STARTED NEXT TO THE BEARINGMay 20, 1998 · N11JB · Beech V35B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR EY2R9601190Hub · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON HUB.Nov 1, 1996 · Beech V35B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR EY2R9601189Nut · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON NUT.Nov 1, 1996 · Beech V35B · Propeller AssemblySDR EY2R9601188Hub · corrodedHUB FOUND CORRODED.Nov 1, 1996 · Beech V35B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 96ZZZX5101Steering Cap · bolts looseBOLTS IN NOSE GAR STEERING CAP FOUND LOOSE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND AIRCRAFT OF THIS TYPE TO HAVE THIS DEFECT IN TWO MONTHS.Sep 17, 1996 · N2021E · Beech V35B · Steering UnitSDR 96ZZZX5100Retract Rod · defectiveBEARING SUPPORT IN INBOARD END OF RETRACT ROD FOUND LOOSE. ROD REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM BEECH. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND AIRCRAFT OF THIS TYPE TO HAVE THE SAME DEFECT IN TWO MONTHS.Sep 17, 1996 · N2021E · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 96ZZZX5017Blade · bearing failedMAINTENANCE REMOVED THE PROPELLER FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND ALL THE BEARINGS, BEARING RACE FOR THE BLADES, WERE TOTALLY CORRODED AND THE PISTON AND SPRING AND THE DOME WERE TOTALLY UNSERVICEABLE.Sep 1, 1996 · N3161W · Beech V35B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA960625201Flyweights · destroyed(CAN) FLYWEIGHTS JAMMED ON STOP PIN, WHICH SHEARED PIN. PIN AND FLYWEIGHTS WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL SUMP. THE ENGINE GEAR TRAIN WAS DAMAGED. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FLYWEIGHTS AND FLYWEIGHT AXLE.Jun 20, 1996 · Beech V35B · Magneto/DistributorSDR 96ZZZX3554Hinge · pin frozenMAIN CABIN LOWER DOOR HINGE WAS BINDING CAUSING DIFFICULT DOOR OPERATON. GAINED ACCESS TO HINGE ASSY. REMOVED HINGE, FOUND STEEL HINGE PIN PN MS20392-2C63 FROZEN IN PLACE BY SEVERE CORROSION (INTERGRANULAR). UPON REMOVAL, HINGE FRACTURED AT HINGE PIN RADIUSJun 11, 1996 · N400LF · Beech V35B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 96ZZZX2875Crankshaft · brokenSIXTY-FIVE PERCENT POWER IN LEVEL FLIGHT, IFR CONDITIONS. CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT FIRST MAIN BEARING AFT NOSE BEARING THROUGH CHEEK. CRANKSHAFT TOTAL TIME, 2,301 HOURS. INSPECTED, MAGNAFLUXED, AND PERFORMED ULTRASONIC INSPECTION AT 1,485 HOURS. SUSPECT FATIGUEMar 24, 1996 · N9440Q · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX58Pedal Horn · wornON PEDAL HORN EAR THE .1875 HOLE HAS ELONGATED DUE TO NORMAL PEDAL MOVEMENT AND VIBRATION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CAUSES A SLOPPY PEDAL CONDITION AND POSSIBLE EVENTUAL FAILURE OF PART RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING AND POSSIBLE LOSS IN RUDDER CONTROL.Nov 1, 1995 · N4163A · Beech V35B · Rudder Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX57Pedal Horn · wornON PEDAL HORN EAR THE .1875 HOLE HAS ELONGATED DUE TO NORMAL PEDAL MOVEMENT AND VIBRATION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CAUSES A SLOPPY PEDAL CONDITION AND POSSIBLE EVENTUAL FAILURE OF PART RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING AND POSSIBLE LOSS IN RUDDER CONTROL.Nov 1, 1995 · N4163A · Beech V35B · Rudder Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX5834Retract Rod · nuts looseDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC NOTED THE NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK TENSION WAS ABNORMALLY HIGH. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE TWO JAM NUTS WERE LOOSE ALLOWING THE ROD TO TURN SO AS TO LENGTHEN. SUBMITTER STATED CAREFUL ATTENTION SHOULD BE PAID TO PROPERLY TSep 28, 1995 · N33VH · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX1253Crankshaft · brokenENGINE DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THE CRANKSHAFT HAD FAILED THROUGH THE NR 3 CRANK CHEEK. THE FRACTURE FACE WAS EXAMINED BY THE TCM METALLURGIST WHO CONFORMED THE FAILURE WAS IN BENDING OVERLAOD. THE NR 1 AND NR 2 MAIN BEARINGS WERE HAMMERED OUT TO EXTRUDE THE BEAMar 1, 1995 · N1693W · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 95ZZZX796Plate · mismanufacturedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, COMPLIED WITH BEECH MANDATORY SB NR 2518 BY ORDERING A NEW FUEL STRAINER PLATE. UPON RECEIVING THE PLATE, IT WAS NOTED THE SCREEN WOULD NOT SEAT AGAINST THE PLATE PROPERLY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT AN EXCESS OF EPOXY TO Jan 1, 1995 · N23583 · Beech V35B · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
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