Service difficulty report · Muffler · Cessna 182G

Difficulty date
March 29, 2000
Submitted
May 5, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2354R
Make and model
Cessna 182G
Aircraft serial
18255454
Engine
Cont O470R
Part
Muffler
Part number
075016128
Condition
Separated
Location
Exhaust
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE LT INTERNAL BAFFLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEPARATED AND WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE EXHAUST PORT IN THE MUFFLER. UPON REMOVAL, THE RT EXHAUST STACK WAS FOUND BADLY DETERIORATED WITH SEVERAL PIECES MISSING. ONLY MINOR EXHAUST LEAK WAS NOTED FROM UNDER CLAMP. TIME IN SERVICE OF THESE PARTS IS NOT KNOWN. (X)

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