# SDR 2017FA0000513

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 16, 2017
- Submitted: October 16, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N11659](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11659), registered now
- Make and model: Bbavia 7KCAB
- Aircraft serial: 30472
- Aircraft time: 3,600 hours
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Condition: Detached
- Location: Exhaust Manifold
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000513

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKE OFF,  A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE COCKPIT. THE PILOT LANDED SAFELY AND ON INSPECTION, FOUND THE MUFFLER HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.

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