# SDR 20001129SH020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 13, 2000
- Submitted: November 29, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N4279L
- Make and model: Maule M-7-235B
- Registry model: [Maule M-7-235B](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-235b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23058C
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Tailpipe
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Exhaust
- Part time: 151 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001129SH020

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED THE LEFT TAILPIPE CRACKED AT THE MOUNTING SUPPORT TAB APPROXIMATELY 95 PERCENT OF PIPE DIAMETER.  CRACK HAD ORIGINATED FROM WELD ON TAB.  PART FAILED ON REMOVAL.  (X)

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