# Service difficulty reports: Britten-Norman BN-2B-26

A list on [Britten-Norman BN-2B-26](https://openairdocs.org/model/britten-norman-bn-2b-26.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2026F00125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00125.md): Rudder · no discrepancy · Jun 16, 2026 · N908VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Rudder Control System
  > THE PILOT DEPARTED RWY 9 ON THE SUNNY TRANSITION TO VQS AND AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE NORTH OF PUNTA LAS MARIAS, THE PIC DECIDED TO RETURN TO SIG DUE TO STIFFNESS OF THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDDLE. AN EMERGENCY WAS NOT DECLARED DUE TO THE PIC HAVING FULL CONTROL OF TH
- [SDR 2025F00202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00202.md): Seal · broken · Aug 25, 2025 · N861VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT AFTER LANDING, WHEN IN LANDING ROLL BRAKING, HE EXPERIENCED A RIGHT BRAKES LOSS BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT. WHEN PERFORMING A 180 TURN TO TAXI BACK TO THE TERMINAL, THE LEFT BRAKES LOOSE EFFECTIVENESS CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CON
- [SDR UOIA202507020001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA202507020001.md): Idler Gear · damaged · Jul 2, 2025 · N904GD · Bnorm BN2B26 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT FROM TJIG TO TJCP LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE STARTED DROPPING AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS PROPELLER FETHERED BY ITSELF AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. PILOT PERFORMED ENGINE FAILURE PROCEDURE AS PER FLIGHT MANUAL AND DIVERTED TO TJRV A
- [SDR VLIA2024060500427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VLIA2024060500427.md): Caliper · dragging · Jun 5, 2024 · N908VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT BRAKE DRAGGING
- [SDR 2023F00147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00147.md): Wing · corroded · May 18, 2023 · N663VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION WAS FOUND BETWEEN WING STA 22 TO W ST 49 LEFT AND RIGHT WING LOWER SHEET METAL LAMINATES, ON FWD AND AFT SPARS LOWER RIVET AREAS
- [SDR UOIA2022112200004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA2022112200004.md): Control Cable · lack of lube · Nov 22, 2022 · N904GD · Bnorm BN2B26 · Propeller Controlling System
  > LEFT PROPELLER GETTING STUCK INTERMITTENT.
- [SDR UOI2012F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2012F00000.md): Stringer · corroded · Mar 5, 2012 · N904GD · Bnorm BN2B26 · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
  > FUEL LEAK. WING EXTRUSIONS STRINGERS CORRODED.
- [SDR UOI2011F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2011F00004.md): Structure · cracked · Jul 21, 2011 · N904GD · Bnorm BN2B26 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CRACKS ON BOTH MAIN GEAR NACELLE BOX STRUCTURE SKIN.
- [SDR UOI2011F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2011F00001.md): Bolt · broken · Apr 7, 2011 · N904GD · Bnorm BN2B26 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > BOLT DAMAGE, IDLER GEAR SHAFT BOLT.
- [SDR G0C2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G0C2008F00000.md): Cylinder Head · separated · Jul 3, 2008 · N2119V · Bnorm BN2B26 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 5 CYLINDER FAILED DUE TO CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATION FROM BARREL. AC IMMEDIATELY DIVERTED TO NEAREST AIRFIELD FOR REPAIR. AC LANDED SAFELY, POWER SETTING AT FAILURE WAS 25 IN MAN PRESSURE, 2200 RPM. AC WAS IN CRUISE SEGMENT. ENG WAS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
- [SDR AU510001896](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001896.md): Spacer · worn · Dec 12, 2005 · Bnorm BN2B26 · Elevator Structure
  > LT OB ELEVATOR SPACER (DISTANCE PIECE) WORN BEYOND LIMITS. AS A RESULT THE ELEVATOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE WAS CRACKED TO THE POINT OF NEAR SEPARATION.
- [SDR GOC2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GOC2002F00000.md): Strut · damaged · Sep 3, 2002 · N2119V · Bnorm BN2B26 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > BOLT HOLES IN TOP OF NOSE LANDING GEAR OUTER CYLINDER, (PN 46063), FAILED ALLOWING STEERING STOP TO DEPART THE AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. NOSE LANDING GEAR THEN SLIPPED DOWN IN MOUNTING BLOCKS RENDERING NOSE WHEEL STEERING INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS ON FINAL LANDING
- [SDR 20000413SH047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000413SH047.md): Engine · failed · Dec 12, 1999 · N663VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > ON CRUISE FLIGHT, RIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND LEAK OIL. PILOT DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED AT TORTOLA AIRPORT (BEEF ISLAND). PRELIMINARY INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED. ENGINE CHANGE. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX3746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3746.md): Pump · failed · Jul 6, 1999 · N861VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT ENGINE SURGED. PILOT NOTICED FUEL PRESSURE DROP. PERFORMED PROCEDURES, ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP ACTIVATED, ENGINE CONTINUOUS WORKING NORMAL WHEN FUEL PRESSURE INCREASED.
- [SDR AU990033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990033.md): Balance Weight · corroded · Jan 18, 1999 · Bnorm BN2B26 · Ailerons
  > (AUS) RIGHT AILERON MASS BALANCE ARM SNAPPED OFF ADJACENT TO ITS CLAMP DURING MEDIUM WIND BUFFETING. INSPECTION OF THE ARM REVEALED CORROSION AROUND 70 PERCENT OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE LEFT ARM ASSEMBLY WAS THEN INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE CORRODED ON THE REA
- [SDR 99ZZZX1053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1053.md): Gear · broken · Dec 6, 1998 · N861VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > FLT 709 - VIEQUES TO LUIS MUNOS MARIN INT'L AIRPORT OVER PLAZA CAROLINA, LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER AND QUIT. REAR CASE OPENED AND FOUND CRANKSHAFT GEAR BROKEN AND ENGINE CONTAMINATED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4798](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4798.md): Magneto · damaged · Nov 4, 1998 · N902VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. OIL FILTER REMOVED AND FOUND METAL PARTICLE CONTAMINATION. MAGNETOS REMOVED AND FOUND MAGNETO IMPULSE COUPLING PIN BROKEN. METAL PARTICLES CONTAMINATED ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED TO REPAIR OR OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4797.md): Magneto · broken · Oct 30, 1998 · N861VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING RUN-UP, PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. LEFT MAGNETO REMOVED AND FOUND MAGNETO COUPLING PIN BROKEN AND CRANKSHAFT IDLER GEAR ASSY, P/N 71668, BROKEN. GEAR ASSEMBLY REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3140.md): Hub · damaged · Jul 3, 1998 · N902VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Propeller Hub Section
  > DURING CLIMB, ENGINE STARTED TO LEAK OIL. PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED OIL LEAK WAS BETWEEN PROPELLER DOME AND HUB. PROPELLER REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3137.md): Idler Gear · broken · May 19, 1998 · N907VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > STX/FDO - FLT 908 - ON DESCENT LEAVING 2,000 FEET, NR 2 ENGINE QUIT. FOLLOWING ALL PROCEDURES, PILOT FEATHERED ENGINE AND LANDING AT FDO AIRPORT WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. BROKEN GEAR ASSY FOUND AND ENGINE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. OVERHAULED ENGINE, IN
- [SDR 98ZZZX3079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3079.md): Crankshaft · split · Feb 1, 1998 · N663VL · Bnorm BN2B26 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRANKSHAFT SPLIT.
- [SDR CA970811011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970811011.md): Column · cracked · Jul 28, 1997 · Bnorm BN2B26 · Control Column Section
  > (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING CONTROL COLUMN ON A REGULAR INSPECTION, AN EXCESSIVE WEAR WAS NOTED, A SLIGHT VERTICAL FORCE APPLIED ON THE CONTROL WHEEL, BROKE THE COLUMN IN TWO PARTS.
- [SDR AU971541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971541.md): Valve Seat · separated · Jul 21, 1997 · Bnorm BN2B26 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) EXHAUST VALVE SEAT SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER HEAD.
- [SDR AU961136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961136.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 7, 1996 · Bnorm BN2B26 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) LH HORIZONTAL STABILISER INNER NOSE RIB CRACKED AT STN 11.40 - SUSPECT CAUSED BY HORIZONTAL STABILISER BEING USED AS AMAINTENANCE STAND IN LIEU OF THE CORRECT ITEM - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR
- [SDR AU961135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961135.md): Oleo Support · sheared rivet · Jul 31, 1996 · Bnorm BN2B26 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (AUS) LH LANDING GEAR OLEO SUPPORT FITTING PNO NS-40-C-075 TO MLG TUBE PNO NS-40-D-403 ATTACHMENT RIVETS SHEARED ALLOWING THE MLG WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO TURN RELATIVE TO THE AIRCRAFT CENTRELINE - OCCURRED DURING MINIMUM RADIUS TURN DURING TAXI

## 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 = 'BN2B26'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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