Steve,
I had the same break on the #3 pipe at 400 hours...
Jeff - Baby Blue
Steven Pitt wrote:
> Remi,
> The front port pipe on my 912S engine had the pipe and bell fitting (the
> flange that is bolted onto the engine) come apart at the weld (see
> picture as this explains better than my words). I realised I had a
> problem when taking off and I heard a noise that I had not heard before.
> The pipe was able to rattle in the flange fitting but did not fall off
> and was only observed once the engine cooled and I was able to grab the
> pipes and shake them.
> I did not loose power but aborted the take off due to the change in noise.
> The engine has done 120 hours.
> Hope this helps.
> Regards
> Steve Pitt
> G-SMDH
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