# SDR AU960063

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 185B
- Registry model: [Cessna 185B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-185b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO470F
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 075016189
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Eng Noise Supprs
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960063

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE MUFFLER TO OVERBOARD PIPE WELDED JOINT CRACKED - SCORCHINGOF LOWER COWL IN AREA OF CRACK - A NEW EXHAUST MUFFLER HAD BEENFITTED AT THE LAST PERIODIC INSPECTION 8 HOURS PREVIOUS - SUSPECT PIPE CONTACTED COWL IN AREA OF CUTOUT - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCEERROR

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