# SDR 2000ZZZX642

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 3, 2000
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N1164Q
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18503465
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: WO7501612989
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Exhaust
- Part time: 131 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX642

## Discrepancy

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)

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