# Service difficulty reports: Woods 65

A list on [Woods 65](https://openairdocs.org/model/woods-65.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2023F00235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00235.md): Brake Sys · intermittent · Jul 18, 2023 · N5078N · Beech 65 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > WHILE TAXIING OUT TO RUNWAY, PILOT REPORTED LEFT HAND BRAKES OUT / INTERMITTENT. THE PILOT TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP, SHUT DOWN AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.
- [SDR 2023F00234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00234.md): Brake Sys · intermittent · Jul 17, 2023 · N5078N · Beech 65 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > WHILE TAXIING OUT TO RUNWAY, PILOT REPORTED LEFT BRAKE SOFT. THE PILOT TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP, SHUT DOWN AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS.
- [SDR BEMA202009230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BEMA202009230001.md): Alternator · broken · Aug 24, 2020 · N5078N · Beech 65 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > RT ENGINE ALTERNATOR POWER SUPPLY STUD BROKE OFF RECTIFIER PLATE, AT THE PLATES 90 DEGREE BEND NEXT TO MADE IN CHINA STICKER. LOOKED LIKE CRACK STARTED FROM STRESS RISERS THAT FORMED IN THE BEND RADIUS OF THE RECTIFIER PLATE.
- [SDR 2019FA0000313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000313.md): Clevis · broken · Sep 13, 2019 · N5078G · Beech 65 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BROKEN CLEVIS ON THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR. DURING THE GEAR CYCLE, THE BROKEN END OF THE ACTUATOR ROTATED DOWN WHILE THE NOSE GEAR SWUNG FREELY. UPON GEAR EXTENSION, THE END OF THE ACTUATOR WEDGED AGAINST A BULKHEAD WITHIN THE GEAR WELL R
- [SDR BEMA20120628002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BEMA20120628002.md): Limit Switch · out of rig · Jun 25, 2012 · N5080L · Beech 65 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR LIMIT SWITCH FAILED TO STOP MOTOR DURING RETRACTION CAUSING LANDING GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER TO POP. PILOT CHOSE TO MANUALLY EXTEND THE GEAR AND LAND WITHOUT ANY FURTHER INCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO BEMIDJI, MN WHERE MAINT. DIAGNOSED THE P
- [SDR 2008F00014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008F00014.md): Clevis Bolt · corroded · Apr 28, 2008 · N5079E · Beech 65 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > NO NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK INDICATION CAUSED BY THE SEIZURE OF DOWNLOCK HOOK BOLT.
- [SDR BEM2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BEM2004F00000.md): Bearing · failed · Jul 8, 2004 · N5078N · Beech 65 · DC Generating System
  > NR 1 ALTERNATOR WENT INOPERATIVE IN FLIGHT INVESTIGATION FOUND REAR ROTOR BEARING OF ALTERNATOR HAD NO GREASE AND FAILED.
- [SDR KZ52003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KZ52003F00002.md): Stiffener · cracked · Oct 13, 2003 · N5078N · Beech 65 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > INSPECTION REVELAED THE PARTS TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN RIVET HOLES WHERE STIFFENER WAS ATTACHED TO AFT BULKHEAD. NO FURTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED AFTER PART WAS REMOVED.
- [SDR KZ52003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KZ52003F00000.md): Stiffener · cracked · Oct 8, 2003 · N5079E · Beech 65 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > INSPECTION REVEALED THE PART TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN RIVET HOLES WHERE STIFFNER WAS ATTACHED TO AFT BULKHEAD. NO FURTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED AFTER PART WAS REMOVED.(K)
- [SDR KZ52003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KZ52003F00001.md): Stiffener · cracked · Oct 2, 2003 · N5080L · Beech 65 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > INSPECTION REVEALED THE PARTS TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN RIVET HOLES WHERE STIFFENER WAS ATTACHED TO AFT BULKHEAD. NO FURTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED AFTER PART WAS REMOVED.(K)
- [SDR KZ52002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KZ52002F00002.md): Servo · failed · Aug 28, 2002 · N5078N · Beech 65 · Fuel Controlling System
  > PILOT REPORTED RT ENGINE TO BE LOW ON POWER, FOUND ENGINE TO BE RUNNING VERY RICH, WHICH CAUSED PLUGS TO FOUL, INSTALLED OVERHAULED FUEL SERVO AND CLEANED PLUGS, GROUND RUN AND TEST FLIGHT OK.
- [SDR KZ52002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KZ52002F00001.md): Gear · broken · Aug 15, 2002 · N5078N · Beech 65 · Engine Starter
  > A NEW STARTER NEEDS TO BE DESIGNED. ENGINE DID NOT KICK BACK DURING START.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1934.md): Adapter · cracked · Apr 13, 1999 · N5078U · Beech 65 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > OIL LEAK WAS FOUND AT THE REAR OF ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTION, AN OBVIOUS CRACK WAS SEEN ON ADAPTER FLANGE. ADAPTER FLANGE SHOULD BE REINFORCED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF FLANGE. THIS OPERATOR HAS HAD THIS FAILURE OCCUR BEFORE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1567.md): Drive · loose · Mar 26, 1999 · N5078G · Beech 65 · Engine Starter
  > DRIVE TEETH CAME LOOSE ON STARTER.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1006.md): Rivets · loose · Feb 1, 1999 · N5079E · Beech 65 · Rudder Structure
  > ALL RIVETS HOLDING TORQUE TUBE, PN 50-630000-126, TO FITTING, PN 50-600016, AND FITTING, PN 50-600017, HAVE SHEARED OFF. UNKNOWN REASONS. UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1007.md): Adapter · cracked · Dec 2, 1998 · N5080L · Beech 65 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > WHILE INSPECTING ENGINE, LEAK WAS FOUND COMING FROM REAR. AFTER CLOSER INSPECTING, SUSPECTED CRACK WAS FOUND AND ADAPTER WAS REMOVED FOR POSITIVE VERIFICATION. WEIGHT OF VACUUM PUMP STRESSING PUMP ADAPTER CAUSING IT TO CRACK. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED MORE MATERI
- [SDR 98ZZZX1581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1581.md): Bolt · corroded · Apr 13, 1998 · N9546Q · Beech 65 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > IN C/W AD 85-22-05, WING BOLT REJECTED DUE TO MINUTE GALLING CORROSION SPOT IN THE INNER RADIUS. BOLT REMOVED FROM THE LT LOWER FORWARD OUTER WING PANEL ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR 98ZZZX710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX710.md): Valve Assy · failed · Jan 30, 1998 · N5078U · Beech 65 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > A NEW OIL TEMP CONTROL VALVE WAS USED FOR ENGINE OVERHAUL PN 5E19600. ENGINE OIL TEMP FOR FIRST 100 HRS TIS WAS NORMAL. THE NEXT 31.2 HRS TIS, OIL TEMP INCREASED TO RED LINE. PN 5E19600 WAS TESTED AND FOUND DEFECTIVE.
- [SDR AU960278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960278.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Feb 6, 1996 · Beech 65 · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) LH WING INBOARD FUEL TANK DETERIORATED AND LEAKING - THE TANK WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE SEALED EXTERNALLY IN NUMEROUS PLACES WITHPR1422 COMPOUND - 2 BUTTONS FOUND ON LOWER FLOOR OF TANK BAY - TANK MANUFACTURED IN 1976 - SUSPECT TANK HAD BEEN LEFT NEAR
- [SDR 95ZZZX2616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2616.md): Actuator · jammed · May 15, 1995 · N499L · Beech 65 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > UPON TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION OF LT MLG ACTUATOR, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOTED: 1. TOTAL ACTUATOR EXTENSION WAS 8 INCHES COMPARED TO TOTAL EXTENSION ON THE GOOD RT ACTUATOR OF 9.5 INCHES. 2. AFTER REMOVAL, ACTUATOR WAS FROZEN TO TURNING AND AFTER FREEING ALL

## 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 = '65'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/woods-65/reports

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