As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MUFFLER TAILPIPE BROKEN LOSE FROM BODY. DEFECT NOTED TO BE CRACKS IN A VERY UNUSUAL AREA. NOT A WELD OF BODY AND TAILPIPE. SUSPECT MUFFLER SHELL/BODY MATERIAL PROBLEM PART WAS NEW MANUFACTURE WITH 131 HOURS TOTAL TIME. SHOWED NO SIGN OF ADVERSE STRESS. (X)