# SDR 96ZZZX5893

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N1040W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1040W), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 208B0336
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Exhaust Duct
- Part number: 265401818
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Secondary Exh
- Part time: 2,285 hours
- 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/96ZZZX5893

## Discrepancy

AN EXHAUST STAIN WAS OBSERVED ON ENGINE COWLING DURING A PRE-FLIGHT WALK-AROUND.  CLOSER INSPECTION BY MAINT PERSONNEL DISCOVERED A LARGE CRACK IN THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE EXHAUST DUCT.  PART WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR AND REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.

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