# SDR 95ZZZX6541

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 16, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N27341
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317752162
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Clamp
- Part number: 557369
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Turbo Exhaust
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6541

## Discrepancy

PIPER TURBO EXIT DUCT V-BAND CLAMPS ON BOTH ENGINES HAD ALLOWED EXHAUST GASSES TO LEAK PAST, BURNING THE CLAMPS SAFETY TABS OFF.  ALSO, THE LOCK NUTS ON BOTH CLAMPS WERE FREE-TURNING.

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