SDR AU990047

Service difficulty report · Exhaust Pipe

Difficulty date
January 16, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont IO240A
Part
Exhaust Pipe
Part number
7210D1902
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE TO CYLINDER MOUNTING FLANGES CRACKED AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WELD. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8 MM (2.0 INCH). MUFFLER CANS ALSO CRACKED IN THREE PLACES AT WELDS SECURING THE SHROUD SUPPORT BRACKETS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/X-TS/1. PART TC: 486.