# SDR 98ZZZX3575

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 8, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N79RP
- Make and model: Gulstm GIV
- Aircraft serial: 1220
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 84030114
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Engine
- Part time: 3,688 hours
- 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/98ZZZX3575

## Discrepancy

ACOUSTICAL MUFFLER DEVELOPED A CRACK DUE TO POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE VIBRATION.  RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT RECURRENCE IS TO SHOCK MOUNT THE COMPONENT.

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