# SDR 98ZZZX4511

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 19, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N63803](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63803), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-18-150
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 187809147
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4511

## Discrepancy

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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