Beech Model 58 Baron Burned Circuit Breaker Switch The pilot reported a burning smell in the cabin. Inspection revealed the taxi light circuit breaker switch had burned internal components. This switch (p/n 35-380132-105) is the improved model required by AD 2008-13-07. Unfortunately, when these 288
Burned And Separated
The pilot reported a burning smell in the cabin. Inspection revealed the taxi light circuit breaker switch had burned internal components. This switch (p/n 35-380132-105) is the improved model required by AD 2008-13-07. Unfortunately, when these switches overheat, it can be impossible to determine if the insulators had been installed improperly, or installed at all. This was the second post-AD switch failure in this fleet.
Key Takeaways:
- Multiple aircraft experienced component failures, including an AD-mandated improved circuit breaker and a factory-remanufactured engine with improper assembly, highlighting persistent design or quality control issues.
- A common maintenance issue was identified with loosened seat lock attachment screws affecting multiple aircraft in a fleet.
- Critical in-flight failures included a main landing gear strut detaching due to hidden structural damage and a cylinder head separating.
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