# SDR CA960305201

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 29, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-46-310P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-46-310P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-46-310p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520B
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Exhaust Tee
- Part number: 646463181
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mount Boss Area
- Part time: 252 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960305201

## Discrepancy

(CAN) EXTENSIVE CRACKING OF THIS EXHAUST COMPONENT CAUSED A LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE DUE TO TURBOCHARGER INACTIVITY. THE LEFT REAR ENGINE ISOLATOR RECEIVED HEAT DAMAGE AS WELL. INITIAL METALURGICAL TESTS INDICATE STRESS CRACKING LIKELY CAUSED BY INSTALLATION PRELOAD.

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