SDR 96ZZZX5302

Service difficulty report · Tailpipe · Piper PA34200

Difficulty date: August 5, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N56676
Make and model: Piper PA34200
Aircraft serial: 347450020
System (JASC): 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
Part: Tailpipe
Part number: 7846310
Condition: Baffle Detached
Location: Lt Engine
Part time: 5,945 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

WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, FOUND BAFFLE INSIDE OF TAILPIPE HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND WEDGED NEAR OUTLET OF TAILPIPE. THIS CAUSED AN INCREASE I N BACK PRESSURE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO NOT DEVELOP RATED POWER. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS CAUSE, HIGH TOTAL TIME, VIBRATION, HEAT.

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