SDR 98ZZZX3420

Service difficulty report · Clamp · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
August 6, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N65TT
Make and model
Piper PA31
Aircraft serial
317612078
Part
Clamp
Part number
MH100583410
Condition
Loose
Location
Exhaust Stack
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

EXHAUST CLAMP CAME LOOSE IN-FLIGHT ALLOWING EXHAUST STACK TO COME LOOSE FROM THE TURBOCHARGER EXIT PORT ON THE LEFT ENGINE. HOT EXHAUST GASSES BLISTERED THE PAINT ON THE AFT CENTER OF THE COWLING. ENGINE WAS SECURED/FEATHERED AND UNEVENTFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED.

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