SDR 99ZZZX1444

Service difficulty report · Muffler · Beech A36

Difficulty date
March 11, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N85EC
Make and model
Beech A36
Aircraft serial
E2278
Part
Muffler
Part number
70121
Condition
Damaged
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT REPORTED DURING FLIGHT, HE COULD SMELL EXHAUST AND ENGINE NOISE WITH CABIN HEAT ON. HE ALSO FELT BAD AFTER THE FLIGHT FROM ST. LOUIS TO KANSAS CITY. THE HEAT MUFFLER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A ONE INCH HOLE IN IT AND SIGNS OF EXTREME DETERIORATION.

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