Bushmaster 2000

Service difficulty reports · 23

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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 = '2000'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 2025FA0000689Starter Gen · unserviceableTHE ENGINE DID NOT START. WE FOLLOWED STANDARD PROCEDURES AND CONTACTED THE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (DOM). AS A RESULT, THE FLIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE NOW NEED TO TROUBLESHOOT AND ISOLATE THE FAULT. CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING TAKEN UNDER WORK ORDER LC25-049Oct 7, 2025 · N997LM · Beech 2000 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 2021FA0000282Propeller · failedNO. 1 ENGINE CAE510042 EXPERIENCED UN-COMMANDED SHUTDOWM IN CRUISE FLIGHTOct 7, 2021 · N811BB · Beech 2000 · Propeller SystemSDR 2010FA0000516Windshield · crackedRT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.May 28, 2010 · N143DE · Beech 2000 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR E812004F00003Mount · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND ANGLE ON NOSE GEAR LOCK LINK UPPER HALF THAT NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED SWITCH S190 IS MOUNTED TO, CRACKED AT RADIUS APPROX .7500 WAY THROUGH. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT REAR END OF SWITCH ASSY WHERE WIRING AND STRAIN RELFeb 11, 2004 · N8158X · Beech 2000 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CGO2003F00009Line · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION NOTED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK FROM HYDRAULIC LINE CONNECTING POWER BRAKE SYSTEM FILTER ASSY. TO SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED TUBING TO BE CRACKED NEXT TO B NUT FITTING. POSSIBLE CAUSES MAY INCLUDE TUBING MISALIOct 17, 2003 · N8158X · Beech 2000 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CGO2003F00007Panel · crackedFOUND CRACK/ DELAMINATED AREA IN PRODUCTION LAP JOINT BETWEEN MOLDED HALVES OF CLOSEOUT PANEL AT APPROX 6 OCLOCK POSITION BELOW SPINNER CUT-OUT AND ABOVE OIL COOLER EXIT DUCT. AREA USUALLY DIRTY/GREASY, HAVE TO CLEAN THOROUGHLY AND FLEX PARTS TO INSPECT ADEQUApr 7, 2003 · N8283S · Beech 2000 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR CGO2002F00005Pressure Switch · malfunctionedREPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. PILOT COMPLAINT OF LOW FUEL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON ALTITUDE. HAVE NOTED THIS TO BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH NEW -27 SWITCH ASSEMBLY. OLDER DASH NUMBER SWITCH ASSEMBLY USUALLY HAD A MUCH LONGER TBF RATE. PRESSUNov 15, 2002 · N8283S · Beech 2000 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 2002FA0000819Wheel · destroyedRIGHT INBOARD WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF. WHEEL BEARING HAD DISINTEGRATED. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 2 WHEEL BEARINGS SPALLED AND NR 4 WHEEL BEARINGS OVERHEATED. 71 HOURS SINCE INSPECTION AND LUBE. RECOMMEND MORE FREQUENT LUBJun 27, 2002 · N786BP · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR EY2R57048Stud · corrodedTWO STUDS CORRODED ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER. (X)Jul 19, 2000 · Beech 2000 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 20000501SH006Support Bracket · crackedTHE SUPPORT ASSY (MOUNTING BRACKET) FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS MOUNTING BRACKET HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED ON SEVERAL OTHER MODEL 2000 AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER STATED THEIR EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN THAT A REPLACEMEApr 4, 2000 · N638LD · Beech 2000 · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR 20000405SH030Bearing · disintegratedPILOT NOTICED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD WHEEL ASSEMBLY TILTED AND HUB CAP BULGED. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND INBOARD BEARING (HUBCAP SIDE) HAD FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSY. NO APPARENT FAULT IN WORKMANSHIP FOUND. (X)Jan 28, 2000 · N8283S · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 97ZZZX4159Vent Blower · failedCREW HAD SMOKE IN THE CABIN IN-FLIGHT. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE COMING FROM THE VENT BLOWER.Aug 14, 1997 · N8074S · Beech 2000 · Air Distribution FanSDR 97ZZZX1322Line · chafedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND THE STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER TO FLOW DIVIDER IN CONTACT WITH AND CHAFED INTO BY POWER LEVER BRACKET, P/N 122-940028-1. CHAFE AREA IS AT THE APEX OF THE FIRST BEND OF THIS LINE AS IT LEAVES THE FUMar 19, 1997 · N999RF · Beech 2000 · Fuel Flow SensorSDR 96ZZZX3397Axle · rustedDURING AN ABC PHASE INSPECTION, THE RT OUTBOARD WHEEL AND BRAKE WERE REMOVED. CORROSION (RUST) WAS FOUND ON THE AXLE WHERE THE BRAKE CALIPER RIDES. THE RUST WAS .300 INCH WIDE AND FORMED A BAND ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AXLE. THE DEPTH OF THE PIT MEASURED .030Jun 8, 1996 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 96ZZZX3233Uplock Hook · crackedA BULGE WAS FOUND WHERE THE UPLOCK ROLLER STRIKES THE UPLOCK HOOK. THE HOOK HAD STARTED CRACKING AT THE BULGE. REPLACED UPLOCK HOOK.Jun 8, 1996 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX2613Ball Joint · detachedTHROTTLE BALL SWIVEL HAD BACKED OFF FROM THREADED ROD END ON CABLE END. SWEDGE STAKES HAD COME LOOSE ALLOWING ROD TO BACK OFF AND DISENGAGE THROTTLE. PILOT SHUT ENGINE OFF. ALL NORMAL, LANDING, ETC. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS EITHER DRILLING HOLE CLOSE TO SWIVEL EMay 8, 1996 · N8244L · Beech 2000 · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX1364Ball Joint · disconnectedRIGHT ENGINE POWER LEVER CABLE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY CAME UNSCREWED AT RT ENGINE DISCONNECTING RT POWER LEVER CONTROL TO RT ENGINE DURING FLIGHT. THE COLLAR OF BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IS STAKED TO PROVIDE A FRICTION LOCK BETWEEN OUTER COLLAR AND INNER NUT. SUBMITTFeb 20, 1996 · N214JB · Beech 2000 · Power LeverSDR 95ZZZX5710Wheel · departedLEFT MAIN INBOARD WHEEL DEPARTED AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT MADE SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON REMAINING WHEEL. DETERMINED WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION CAUSING WHEEL TO DEPART. SUGGEST A MORE FREQUENT INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE FOR Sep 15, 1995 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 95ZZZX5709Bearing · failedLT MAIN INBOARD WHEEL ASSY DEPARTED ACFT ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ACFT CONTINUED THE FLIGHT AND MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON REMAINING WHEEL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE BEARING LUBRICATION. TOTAL TIME SINCE MAIN WHESep 15, 1995 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 95ZZZX3428Fasteners · failedDURING INSPECTION FOUND VENTRAL FIN DAMAGED. FOUND UPPER COWLING FASTENER HAD COME LOOSE, STRUCK PROPELLER AND WAS THEN THROWN INTO VENTRAL FIN. FASTENER WAS STILL LODGED IN FIN. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIRS AND FIN REPAIRED PER STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAJun 21, 1995 · N8246S · Beech 2000 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 95ZZZX2641Blower · blades defectivePILOT REPORTED A VIBRATION IN FLOOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR AXIAL BLOWER WAS MISSING APPROXIMATELY 30 PERCENT TO 35 PERCENT OF BLADES CAUSING A SEVERE IMBALANCE. CAUSE OF MISSING BLADES UNKNOWN.May 11, 1995 · N8074S · Beech 2000 · Air Distribution FanSDR 95ZZZX2643De-Ice Boot · defectiveLEFT FORWARD WING DE-ICE BOOT BALLOONING IN-FLIGHT. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED 11-4-92. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL 2000 AIRCRAFT.May 4, 1995 · N5549B · Beech 2000 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR 95ZZZX2642De-Ice Boot · defectiveRIGHT FOWARD WING DE-ICE BOOT BALLOONING IN-FLIGHT. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ONE YEAR PRIOR. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL 2000 AIRCRAFT.May 4, 1995 · N5549B · Beech 2000 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
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