SDR 98ZZZX4511

Service difficulty report · Muffler · Piper PA18150

Difficulty date: October 19, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N63803
Make and model: Piper PA18150
Aircraft serial: 187809147
System (JASC): 7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor
Part: Muffler
Part number: 1443402
Condition: Corroded
Location: Engine
Part time: 1,137 hours
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

MUFFLER ASSY BAIL HAS CORRODED AWAY DUE TO 180 HP PER STC NR SA92NW AND LACK OF INSPECTION OF AD 68-05-01 AND OPERATOR COMPLIANCE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED EVERY 1,000 TIS, THE MUFFLER ASSY SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSY, NOT OVERHAULED.

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