# SDR CA111215010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 2011
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 8,428 hours
- Engine: Lyc LO360A1H6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR2
- System (JASC): [7820 · Engine Noise Suppressor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7820)
- Part: Muffler
- Part number: 86299007
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,567 hours
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111215010

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE MUFFLER WAS REMOVED SERVICEABLE FROM AN ACFT WHICH WAS DOWN FOR EXTENDED MAINTENANCE, TT THIS INSTALL 1539.9 HOURS) AND INSTALLED ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT TO CLEAR A SNAG.  THE MUFFLER TAILPIPE WAS FOUND LOOSE DURING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION ONLY 27.5 HRS AFTER INSTALLATION.  1 END OF THE MUFFLER HAD BLOWN OUT COMPLETELY.

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