# SDR 97ZZZX2352

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N4626R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4626R), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2821377
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Exhaust
- Condition: Disconnected
- Location: Pilot Side
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2352

## Discrepancy

DURING A RECENT LOCAL FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT.  FOUND A DISCONNECTION OF THE PILOT SIDE EXHAUST STACK ASSEMBLY WITH THE ENGINE MUFFLER.   THIS SEPARATION OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ALLOWED HOT EXHAUST GAS TO BURN UP SOME OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING AT THE STARTER CONTACTOR AND ITS RELATED AREA.

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