# SDR AUS20030586

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 2003
- Submitted: July 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 340A
- Registry model: [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520N
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C505
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Slip Joint
- Part number: 53551084
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine Collector
- Component: Collector, Cont, TSIO520N
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030586

## Discrepancy

(AUS) RT ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIP COUPLING CRACKED IN AREA NEAR TRANSITION DUCT.

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