# SDR 96ZZZX66

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9209Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9209Y), registered now
- Make and model: Maule MXT-7-180
- Registry model: [Maule MXT-7-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-mxt-7-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 140130
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 5327
- Condition: Weld Cracked
- Location: Rt Side Fwd/Aft
- Part time: 424 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/96ZZZX66

## Discrepancy

MUFFLER CRACKED ON BOTH ENDS AROUND THE WELDED AREA NEXT TO THE NR 1 RISER ON THE FORWARD SIDE AND THE TAIL PIPE ON THE AFT SIDE.  SUBMITTER BELIEVES THE MUFFLER MAY HAVE TOO MUCH STRAIN ON THE INLET AND OUTLET PIPES.

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