# SDR 2017FA0000474

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 18, 2017
- Submitted: August 31, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N240TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N240TS), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 42
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 42](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42072
- Aircraft time: 3,295 hours
- Engine: Thielt TAE1250299
- Engine time: 866 hours
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Exhaust Pipe
- Part number: 527810H001401
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 84 hours
- 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/2017FA0000474

## Discrepancy

EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED ABOUT 1.75 INCHES LONG AND RUNS 90 DEGREES TO THE PIPE. THAT'S ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY AROUND

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