# SDR 2003FA0000902

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 11, 2003
- Submitted: September 9, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9515B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9515B), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172RG0846
- Engine: Lyc O360F1A6
- Propeller: Mcauly B2D34C220
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: C1560200101
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine Exhaust
- Part time: 1,185 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000902

## Discrepancy

WHILE INSPECTING MUFFLER AND SHROUD IAW AD 83-14-04, A CRACK WAS FOUND AROUND A WELD ON THE AFT END OF THE CAN.

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