SDR 97ZZZX2928

Service difficulty report · Header Assy · Cessna T310R

Difficulty date
June 12, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N777V
Make and model
Cessna T310R
Aircraft serial
310R0267
Part
Header Assy
Part number
085071239
Condition
Hole Burned
Location
Turbo
Part time
1,200 hours
Component
Garrtt · 4066109025
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

SPECIAL INSPECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEMS IAW AD 75-23-08-R5 AND CESSNA PILOTS ASSOCIATION LETTER 4-28-97 (URGENT LETTER TO OWNERS OF TURBOCHARGED TWIN CESSNAS). THE HEADER HAD A HOLE BLOWN IN V-BAND CLAMP AREA. THE BAFFLE IN HEADER WAS WARPED FROM HEAT AND CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH AT THE BOTTOM. THE TURBO WAS ALSO UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO MATING FLANGE BETWEEN EXHAUST AND AIR SIDE BEING BLOWN. SUBMITTER STATED SIMPLIFY OR MAKE CLEAR THE REQUIREMENTS.

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