Aircraft Analysis Instrument Check Squawk Box Systems Check

Exhaust Matters

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 01:48 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aircraft exhaust systems, particularly mufflers and tailpipes, are prone to diverse failures including leaks, cracks, failed welds, and internal baffling breakage.
These critical defects can occur at a wide range of operating hours, from very low to several hundred or a thousand, and may not always be visually detectable without specific tests.
Detection of these issues often relies on mandated inspections (e.g., ADs, pressure tests) or symptoms like carbon monoxide warnings and engine roughness, highlighting the importance of thorough maintenance.

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