What was found
SCREWS ATTACHING THE SHROUD TO THE MUFFLER CAME OUT CAUSING SHROUD TO SIT ON THE COILS OF THE MUFFLER. IT THEN RUBBED THROUGH COILS. THIS AIRCRAFT IS ON A 50-HOUR INSPECTION PROGRAM, SO IT HAPPENED WITH 50 HOURS.
- Difficulty date
- August 12, 1995
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Aircraft
- N6141R
- Make and model
- Cessna 172RG
- Aircraft serial
- 172RG0093
- System (JASC)
- 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
- Part
- Shroud Assy
- Part number
- 125401214
- Condition
- Chafe Muffler
- Location
- Engine Exhaust
- Component
- CL560200101
- 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.