“The exhaust pipe to the turbocharger clamp for the front engine cracked at the spot weld and separated on take-off,” says this mechanic. “When this happened the exhaust pipe departed the aircraft and the exhaust scorched the engine cowling and firewall.” (The noted engines under the hoods are Continental IO-360’s. The part number listed for the turbocharger exhaust clamp is S1921-1.)

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