N224BD
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDECORP LLC | Operator | on 2015-04-01 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
3 reports on file, 1999-05-17 – 2000-11-07.
Part: HANDLE — SEPARATED (MLG SELEC SWITCH)
PILOT SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND SWITCH HANDLE SEPERATED FROM SWITCH, GEAR DOWN CYCLE COMPLETED SUCESSFULLY. INSPECTION OF FAILED SWITCH REVEALED THAT SHAFT WAS BENT AND WAS PROBABLY STRUCK DURING PILOT ENTRY TO OR EGRESS FROM SEAT. THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT WITH THIS SWITCH. RECOMMENDA SWITCH WITH A SHORTER SHAFT, SIMILAR TO TYPE USED ON AIRCRAFT.
Part: BOOT — SEVERED (PROP DE-ICE)
FOUND ALL 3 DEICE BOOT LEADS SEVERED AT CONNECTOR MOUNT BRACKET. DETERMINED PROPELLER OVERHAUL SHOP INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. RECOMMEND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN PIPER MM AND BFG SB 3-84070 DATED OCT 1989 FOR PROPER BOOT INSTALLATION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS HAS BEEN A REPETITIVE PROBLEM. (X)
Part: SWITCH — BROKEN (INSTRUMENT PANEL)
LANDING GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH BROKE OFF UPON SELECTING GEAR UP. THE SHAFT ON THE SWITCH SNAPPED AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN OVERSTRESSED OR WEAK MATERIAL. (X)