Originally Posted by
keebird
It's been many years since I flew turbocharged twin Cessnas but I do remember the importance of the "V-clamp AD" that required frequent inspections of the exhaust system. The AD came about after several accidents where the exhaust fittings had come loose, leaking hot exhaust gas and igniting a magnesium and avgas fueled fire which would burn right through the wing spar in no time.
ahhhh yes the infamous "multi-segment V-band clamps", one tried to burn me down in a Navajo, fortunately it didnt have time to start a fire as it happened apparently very late in the flight...