# SDR 20000505SH018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 29, 2000
- Submitted: May 5, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2354R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2354R), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 182G
- Registry model: [Cessna 182G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18255454
- Engine: Cont O470R
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 075016128
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Exhaust
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505SH018

## Discrepancy

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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