# SDR 2014FA0000657

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 12, 2014
- Submitted: November 12, 2014
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N232BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232BB), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 40
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 40531
- Aircraft time: 2,794 hours
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: D407
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 2,794 hours
- 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/2014FA0000657

## Discrepancy

MUFFLER DISTORTED, BURNED THROUGH IN TAILPIPE AREA, INSIDE HEATER MUFF.

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