# SDR 2004F00247

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 2004
- Submitted: August 23, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N3536B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3536B), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317952205
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Pipe
- Part number: LW16697
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Left Exhaust
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00247

## Discrepancy

THE PILOT NOTICED LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD RATTLING FROM THE RIGHT ENGINE.  THE EXHAUST PIPE HAD BROKEN OFF ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TURBOCHARGER TRANSITION.  THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE FLANGE RADIUS.  ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, NO EVIDENCE OF EXHAUST STAINS OR HEAT DAMAGE WAS DETECTED.  (M)

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