# SDR 98ZZZX39

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 6, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8452P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8452P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-400
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-400](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-400) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2627
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 2448401
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Side
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX39

## Discrepancy

RIGHT MUFFLER FAILED CAUSING CARBON MONOXIDE TO ENTER CABIN.  PILOT BECAME INCAPACITATED.  AIRCRAFT FLEW FOR 1.9 HOURS UNTIL FUEL EXHAUSTION, LANDED IN HAYFIELD.  PILOT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.  AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED.  ACCIDENT NR CHI 98LA055.

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