# SDR 96ZZZX692

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 29, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N1052Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1052Q), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 310H
- Registry model: [Cessna 310H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310h) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 310H0052
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 08506508
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Wing Nacelle
- 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/96ZZZX692

## Discrepancy

MUFFLER HOUSING (SHELL) FRACTURED ALLOWING EXHAUST INTO AFT SECTION OF ENGINE NACELLE CAUSING CORROSION AND HOT SPOTS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS DEFECT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE WING OR FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION ALSO.  SUBMITTER STATED THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT IN CESSNA 310 SM NR P150C FOR REMOVAL OF THE MUFFLER FOR INSPECTION DURING A 100-HOUR OR ANNUAL OR HOURLY INSPECTION.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS AN INSPECTION OF A SCHEDULED HOURLY TYPE, INCORPORATING THE REMOVAL OF THE MUFFLER, TO ACCOMMODATE INSPECTION OF THE NACELLE AND MUFFLER INTEGRITY.

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