# SDR 95ZZZX4358

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 3, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8108V
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 32R8029008
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Clamp
- Part number: LW120935
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 5 Cyl Exh
- Part time: 969 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4358

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, EXHAUST GASES MELTED FINS ON NR 5 CYLINDER AND CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.  FIRE SPREAD THROUGH FORWARD BAGGAGE AREA AND INTO COCKPIT.  AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY AND FIRE EXTINGUISHED.  'V' BAND COUPLING FOR EXHAUST CONNECTION AT NR 5 CYLINDER WAS FOUND LOOSE.  PART CAUSING FIRE WAS NOT SAFETIED PER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MANUFACTURERS.  REF:  PIPER SB NR 884.

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