SDR 95ZZZX1450

Service difficulty report · Wye Collector · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
March 4, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N100QC
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C0689
Part
Wye Collector
Part number
99103007
Condition
Cracked
Location
Exhaust
Stage of operation
IN
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

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE EXHAUST Y-COLLECTOR WAS FOUND WITH A ONE INCH CRACK. AN EXHAUST STAIN WAS PRESENT. RECOMMEND A THOROUGH INSPECTION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM EVERY 100 HOURS, ESPECIALLY ON LARGE TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. AD 75-23-08 R5 PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT.

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