# SDR 99ZZZX1444

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 11, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N85EC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N85EC), registered now
- Make and model: Beech A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: E2278
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 70121
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1444

## Discrepancy

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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