SDR 95ZZZX6153

Service difficulty report · Muffler · Gulstm AA5B

Difficulty date
October 4, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4546J
Make and model
Gulstm AA5B
Aircraft serial
AA5B1283
Part
Muffler
Part number
EL099005191
Condition
Cracked
Location
Carburetor Heat
Part time
1,466 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

CRACKS UNDER THE CARBURETOR HEAT SHROUD CAUSED RECIRCULATION OF EXHAUST GASSES AROUND THE CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE, THEREBY, CAUSING A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. SUBMITTER STATED ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THIS AREA WILL REVEAL HEAT WARPAGE PRIOR TO FAILURE.