SDR 98ZZZX2269

Service difficulty report · Exhaust Manifold · Amtr WAGARO

Difficulty date
May 24, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Amtr WAGARO
Part
Exhaust Manifold
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
R, B
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE LEAVING POWER LOSS AND SMOKE IN COCKPIT. PILOT ASSUMED ENGINE FIRE. PILOT TURNED OFF ELECTRICAL, THEN FUEL WHILE MAKING GRADUAL TURN TO NORTH. PILOT SELECTED AN UNCUT WHEAT FIELD TO LAND WITH NO POWER. THREE-POINT STALL LANDING MADE. GREEN WHEAT GRASS FOULED LANDING GEAR AND PLANE GENTLY OVERTURNED IN TALL WHEAT GRASS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF EXHAUST WITH STAINLESS STEEL CUSTOM PART WHICH CAME WITH ENGINE. NO SERIAL NUMBERS FOUND OR MANUFACTURER ON THIS EXHAUST OR OTHER UNDAMAGED ONE.