# SDR 98ZZZX3935

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N500GD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N500GD), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 58
- Registry model: [Beech 58](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-58) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TH197
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Exhaust Stack
- Part number: 9695000257
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Engine
- 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/98ZZZX3935

## Discrepancy

UPON PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE EXHAUST STACK/RISER ASSY UNDER THE CLAMP POSITIONED APPROXIMATELY 12 INCHES FROM END OF EXHAUST.  SUBMITTER SUSPECTS HEAT, VIBRATION, AND FATIGUE CAUSED ROLE IN PART FAILURE.  SUGGEST AREA BE INSPECTED CAREFULLY TO PREVENT RECURRENCE.  AIRCRAFT HOUR METER 5,964.0.

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