# SDR AU001038

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 20, 2000
- Submitted: December 7, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402A
- Registry model: [Cessna 402A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520E
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C87
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Exhaust Pipe
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Engine Collector
- Component: Engine Collector, Cont
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001038

## Discrepancy

(AUS) EXHAUST SLIP JOINT BURNT THROUGH ENGINE BEARER CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO BEARER AND WIRING.  FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM DID NOT INDICATE FAULT.  (X)

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