# Proposed AD FAA-2017-0324: Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. Mufflers

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2018-02-04
- Products: Aerospace Welding Minneapolis
- Product type: Appliance
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 18, 2017, 82 FR 18265
- Comments due: June 2, 2017
- Became: [AD 2018-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-04)
- Docket: FAA-2017-0324 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2017-0324, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2017-CE-004-AD
- FR document: 2017-07775
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/df/fe/dffef310dd659efd5a3abfab31e212eb84fa1592783039b36c1048698920303a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-04-18/pdf/2017-07775.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/18/2017-07775/airworthiness-directives-aerospace-welding-minneapolis-inc-mufflers
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D47A060EA8417C6C862581060048FF1F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2017-0324

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, Inc. mufflers, part numbers A1754001-23 and A1754001-25, installed on Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Models 172, 172R, 172S, and 177 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by occurrences of cracks or broken welds in the connecting weld of the muffler body to muffler cuff that may allow carbon monoxide exhaust fumes into the cockpit heating system. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the muffler for leaking to identify cracks and replacement of the muffler. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 18, 2017: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2017-07775, comments due Jun 2, 2017 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/04/18/2017-07775/airworthiness-directives-aerospace-welding-minneapolis-inc-mufflers)

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