# Service difficulty reports: Beech V35B A list on [Beech V35B](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-v35b.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2020FA0000331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000331.md): Rod · broken · Jul 10, 2020 · N512BD · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > DECLARED 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 DUR - [SDR 2018FA0000460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000460.md): Gasket · failed · Sep 1, 2017 · N285LA · Beech V35B · Engine Air Intake System > INDUCTION 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. - [SDR 2016FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000474.md): Bracket · bent · Oct 6, 2016 · N6658K · Beech V35B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING 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 LIM - [SDR PAIR201605203338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PAIR201605203338.md): Crankcase · cracked · May 19, 2016 · N1880L · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > COMPLIED 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. - [SDR YN8R2016030300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YN8R2016030300001.md): Handle · stripped · Feb 5, 2016 · N3957A · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Selector > WHEN 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 - [SDR 2013FA0000599](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000599.md): Fuel Line · corroded · Oct 21, 2013 · N3804X · Beech V35B · Fuel Storage > ENGINE 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 - [SDR 2013FA0000330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000330.md): Light · inoperative · Jun 11, 2013 · N3DX · Beech V35B · Emergency Lighting > AFT L2 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. - [SDR 2011FA0000537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000537.md): Circuit Breaker · faulty · Jul 1, 2011 · N35KJ · Beech V35B · Exterior Lighting > CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED TO TURN ON NAV LIGHTS. NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS INSTALLED TO COMPLY WITH AD2008-13-17. - [SDR 2011FA0000538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000538.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Jun 1, 2011 · N35KJ · Beech V35B · Exterior Lighting > CIRCUIT 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. - [SDR 2010FA0000845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000845.md): Crankshaft · broken · Aug 4, 2010 · N550CF · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > ACFT 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 FL - [SDR 2010FA0000638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000638.md): Wire · shorted · Jun 24, 2010 · N2050Z · Beech V35B · Electrical Power System Wiring > ACFT 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 VOLTAG - [SDR 2010FA0000902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000902.md): Air Filter · loose · May 27, 2010 · N4427W · Beech V35B · Engine Air Intake System > THE 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 A - [SDR 2009FA0000345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000345.md): Control Cable · broken · Apr 27, 2009 · N934V · Beech V35B · Aileron Control System > AILERON CABLE SWAGE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF AILERON CONTROL. - [SDR 2007FA0001087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001087.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 9, 2007 · N4475S · Beech V35B · Trailing Edge Flaps > AT ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND RT FLAP ROD ATTACH POINT RIB CRACKED. (K) - [SDR 2006FA0001089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001089.md): Hinge Pin · loose · Nov 15, 2006 · N66WC · Beech V35B · Passenger/Crew Doors > CABIN 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. COMPL - [SDR 2006FA0001093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001093.md): Hinge Pin · loose · Nov 15, 2006 · N66WC · Beech V35B · Passenger/Crew Doors > CABIN 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. COMPL - [SDR CA050822007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050822007.md): Alternator · failed · Aug 5, 2005 · Beech V35B · AC Generator-Alternator > (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. - [SDR 2002FA0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000098.md): Leg Assy · frozen · Jan 14, 2002 · N17814 · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > FOUND 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 COMP - [SDR 2004FA0000742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000742.md): Nut · cracked · Jan 9, 2001 · N4572A · Beech V35B · Fasteners > ON 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 A - [SDR 20010222CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010222CW004.md): Pump · leaking · Dec 17, 2000 · N2054N · Beech V35B · Engine Fuel Pump > SHORTLY 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. - [SDR 20001206SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001206SH020.md): Motor · failed · Nov 18, 2000 · N1825L · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Actuator > DURING 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 - [SDR 20001013SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001013SH004.md): Cap · broken · Sep 30, 2000 · N18287 · Beech V35B · Engine Oil Quantity > AFTER 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 TIME - [SDR 20000613SH001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000613SH001.md): Muffler · bulged · May 11, 2000 · N24161 · Beech V35B · Engine Noise Suppressor > DURING 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. SUB - [SDR 99ZZZX4042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4042.md): Skin · corroded · Sep 1, 1999 · N651PC · Beech V35B · Wing, Plate/Skin > AIRCRAFT 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 - [SDR 99ZZZX537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX537.md): Motor · failed · Nov 28, 1998 · N449T · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > LANDING 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 P - [SDR 98ZZZX4800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4800.md): Rod · worn · Sep 24, 1998 · N20318 · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Door Retract Section > ACTUATOR ROD WORN IN NLG DOOR. - [SDR 98ZZZX3267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3267.md): Control Arm · loose · Jul 10, 1998 · N6658R · Beech V35B · Propeller Controlling System > DURING 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 INSTALLA - [SDR 98ZZZX3008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3008.md): Wheel · cracked · May 20, 1998 · N11JB · Beech V35B · Wheel/Ski/Float > REMOVED 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 BEARING - [SDR EY2R9601190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601190.md): Hub · corroded · Nov 1, 1996 · Beech V35B · Propeller Hub Section > CORROSION FOUND ON HUB. - [SDR EY2R9601189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601189.md): Nut · corroded · Nov 1, 1996 · Beech V35B · Propeller Assembly > CORROSION FOUND ON NUT. - [SDR EY2R9601188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R9601188.md): Hub · corroded · Nov 1, 1996 · Beech V35B · Propeller Hub Section > HUB FOUND CORRODED. - [SDR 96ZZZX5101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5101.md): Steering Cap · bolts loose · Sep 17, 1996 · N2021E · Beech V35B · Steering Unit > BOLTS IN NOSE GAR STEERING CAP FOUND LOOSE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND AIRCRAFT OF THIS TYPE TO HAVE THIS DEFECT IN TWO MONTHS. - [SDR 96ZZZX5100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5100.md): Retract Rod · defective · Sep 17, 1996 · N2021E · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Door Retract Section > BEARING 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX5017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5017.md): Blade · bearing failed · Sep 1, 1996 · N3161W · Beech V35B · Propeller Blade Section > MAINTENANCE 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. - [SDR CA960625201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960625201.md): Flyweights · destroyed · Jun 20, 1996 · Beech V35B · Magneto/Distributor > (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. - [SDR 96ZZZX3554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3554.md): Hinge · pin frozen · Jun 11, 1996 · N400LF · Beech V35B · Passenger/Crew Doors > MAIN 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 RADIUS - [SDR 96ZZZX2875](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2875.md): Crankshaft · broken · Mar 24, 1996 · N9440Q · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > SIXTY-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 FATIGUE - [SDR 96ZZZX58](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX58.md): Pedal Horn · worn · Nov 1, 1995 · N4163A · Beech V35B · Rudder Control System > ON 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. - [SDR 96ZZZX57](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX57.md): Pedal Horn · worn · Nov 1, 1995 · N4163A · Beech V35B · Rudder Control System > ON 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. - [SDR 95ZZZX5834](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5834.md): Retract Rod · nuts loose · Sep 28, 1995 · N33VH · Beech V35B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING 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 T - [SDR 95ZZZX1253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1253.md): Crankshaft · broken · Mar 1, 1995 · N1693W · Beech V35B · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > ENGINE 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 BEA - [SDR 95ZZZX796](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX796.md): Plate · mismanufactured · Jan 1, 1995 · N23583 · Beech V35B · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer > DURING 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 ## 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 = 'V35B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-v35b/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.