# SDR 2010FA0000275

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 11, 2010
- Submitted: March 26, 2010
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N700DK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N700DK), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 340A
- Registry model: [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A1038
- Engine: Cont TSIO520NB
- System (JASC): [8120 · Exhaust Turbocharger](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8120)
- Part: Clamp
- Part number: NH1000089770
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Wastegate
- 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/2010FA0000275

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE CLAMP BETWEEN THE EXHAUST PIPE AND WASTEGATE ELBOW ON THE RT ENGINE WAS FOUND WITH A 2 INCH CRACK ALONG THE CIRCUMFERENCE.

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