SDR 206040204

Service difficulty report · Muffler · Cessna 206CESSNA

Difficulty date
April 2, 2004
Submitted
April 3, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5224U
Make and model
Cessna 206CESSNA
Aircraft serial
2060224
Aircraft time
5,565 hours
Engine
Cont IO520*
Part
Muffler
Part number
12502505
Condition
Bulged
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, MECHANIC LOOKED UP TAILPIPES OF EXHAUST SYSTEM AND NOTICED SILENCER CONE HAD EXTENDED TO POSITION THAT WAS JUST SHORT OF CLOSING OFF EXHAUST PATH. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF LESS THAN 50 HOURS WHEN SAME MECHANIC HAD PERFORMED SAME VISUAL INSPECTION AND NOTED NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS.