# SDR 96ZZZX370

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 11, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Aerospace Holding Corporation, repair station W6NR985J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/W6NR985J/aerospace-holding-corporation.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: N27368
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317852010
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Pipe
- Part number: 4031010
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/96ZZZX370

## Discrepancy

UPON UNCOWLING THE RIGHT ENGINE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, A HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE EXHAUST PIPE OF THE TURBOCHARGER.  A NEW PIPE WAS INSTALLED.  THE HOLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES BY 2 INCHES WITH A 4 INCH CRACK OUT FROM THE EDGE OF THE HOLE.  NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND.

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