SDR 96ZZZX5342

Service difficulty report · Exhaust Stack · Stolam RC3

Difficulty date
September 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N6256K
Make and model
Stolam RC3
Aircraft serial
463
Part
Exhaust Stack
Condition
Elbow Failed
Location
Rt Starboard
Part time
550 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF AT 200 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE QUIT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RT EXHAUST STACK ELBOW HAD PULLED LOOSE FROM STACK ASSY INSIDE ENGINE COWL. INTENSE HEAT FROM EXHAUST BURNED THROUGH ALUMINUM STRUCTURE AFT OF ENGINE AND MELTED MAGNETO WIRES AND OTHERS TOGETHER CAUSING MAGS TO SHORT OUT. RECOMMEND ALL ALUMINUM PIECES ACTING AS FIREWALL BE CHANGED TO STAINLESS STEEL.