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A
properly functioning exhaust system is critical to flight safety, if not, the
following may occur: ·
Carbon
monoxide poisoning ·
Fire ·
Loss of engine
performance Tips
for checking your exhaust system ·
Remove all
shrouds and shields from the muffler and stacks to permit full inspection ·
Look for signs of
leaks o
Examine surfaces
next to the exhaust system for signs of exhaust soot. o
Examine the
exhaust components for red, black or gray stains around welds, clamps and
flanges. o
Check connections
for proper fit. ·
Metal Fatigue-
Inspect all surfaces for bulges, distortions, and cracks. o
Examine bends in
pipes for pitting and thinning of material. o
Use a awl to
probe material in suspected weak spots o
Use a flashlight
to shine into pipes for inspection o
Use a Borescope
to examine internal components o
Damaged or
missing heat studs, fins or other heat sink material can cause uneven heating of
the muffler surface and lead to holes in the muffler can. o
Baffles- Look to
see if the muffler has internal baffles or tubes.
If they are damaged or missing replace the muffler.
Broken baffles may become dislodged and restrict the outlet and cause
power loss. o
Internal damage-
carefully inspect internal components for wear, pitting, cracks, broken baffles,
corrosion may be occurring on a component that looks good externally. ·
Installation
tips: o
Don’t force fit
any parts, cracking will occur and shorten component service life. o
Do not reuse
gaskets- AWI has most of the common gaskets in stock. Make sure that all parts are properly aligned, first
loosely mount on aircraft then tighten all connectors to OEM specifications,
retighten after a hot run.
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