# SDR 2013FA0000353

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 18, 2013
- Submitted: June 18, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N1302C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1302C), registered now
- Make and model: Columb LC41550FG400
- Aircraft serial: 41632
- Aircraft time: 1,100 hours
- Engine: Cont TSIO550C
- Engine time: 63 hours
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Slip Joint
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Exhaust Mixer
- Component: Exhaust Mixer
- Component part number: 657687
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000353

## Discrepancy

EXHAUST LEAK AT THE SLIP JOINT BETWEEN THE RT TURBO TRANSITION ON NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST RISER IGNITED NEARBY WIRING CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE.  FIRE WAS ON THE GROUND AND DISCOVERED AFTER SHUTDOWN.

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