# SDR 96ZZZX5302

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 5, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N56676](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N56676), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 347450020
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5302

## Discrepancy

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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