Aircraft exhaust is the heart that keeps an aircraft running; without it, no aircraft can function, just like when a person's heart stops beating, the human dies; similarly, when an aircraft exhaust malfunctions or stops working, the aircraft is declared dead.
You can’t fly an aircraft with a broken aircraft exhaust system; even if there is a minor problem with the aircraft exhaust, you are not permitted to fly that airplane.
Every aircraft owner must follow certain standard operating procedures before flying their aircraft. The first and foremost is the inspection of your aircraft exhaust system.
After every flight, you need to thoroughly inspect the aircraft exhaust system. If you spot any problem, you should immediately hire a certified aviation welding technician and get it fixed.
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Most people aren't aware of the whole process of aircraft exhaust inspection, which is why they sometimes skip some important steps while inspecting their aircraft exhaust system. So if you also fall in this category, then keep on reading as in this blog post, we will break down the whole process of aircraft exhaust inspection.
What Happens If You Don't Inspect Your Aircraft Exhaust?
If you fail to inspect your aircraft exhaust system regularly, it will lead to the complete failure of your aircraft’s engine and will hamper your airplane's performance.
In extreme cases, it can also cause carbon monoxide poisoning to the aircraft's occupants. Hence in order to mitigate these problems, you will first need to identify them, and for that, you will need to regularly inspect your aircraft’s exhaust system.
Once you have identified the problem with your aircraft’s exhaust system, you should not delay the recovery process as it will only damage the aircraft’s exhaust to the extent that it will become useless. So as soon as you spot anything out of the ordinary, call a certified aviation welding technician and get your aircraft exhaust system checked.
How Do You Inspect An Aircraft’s Exhaust System?
A common problem that most people face is that they don't know how to inspect their aircraft’s exhaust system.
When you know the process of inspection, it becomes easier for you to detect problems within your aircraft’s exhaust system.
Here are the two main types of inspection that you need to do in order to thoroughly inspect your aircraft’s exhaust system:
Visual Inspection
Visual inspection is the first form of inspection that you need to carry out before boarding the aircraft.
It is one of the easiest ways to inspect your aircraft’s exhaust system. Anything that seems out of place to your naked eye should not be taken lightly, and you should immediately get help from a certified aviation welding technician.
A visual inspection can help you decide whether or not your aircraft exhaust system requires immediate attention or repair.
Here are some parts of your aircraft that you need to closely inspect during visual inspection:
Exhaust Leaks
You should closely inspect your exhaust system for any kinds of leaks. It is very easy to spot exhaust leaks as a black and gray sooty residue accumulates around the leaking part, making it easy for a layman to spot them.
So if you see any type of sooty residue accumulation in any part of your aircraft, call a certified aviation welding technician for assistance.
Damaged Muffler
During your visual inspection, you can easily detect if the muffler is broken or not as a fatigued muffler has wrinkles and bulges over it. So if you see any signs of wrinkles over your muffler, it is a clear indication that it is broken.
General Inspection
Certified aviation technicians do a general inspection. This is an in-depth inspection of your whole aircraft that is done by professional aviation mechanics.
The aviation welding technician removes the shield and shroud from the muffler and closely looks at all the parts of your aircraft.
Since they are professionals, they can easily spot problems that a layman's eyes can’t. So before taking off, make sure to hire a certified aviation technician and let them do a general inspection of your aircraft’s exhaust system.
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