# SDR 2001FA0000198

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 16, 2001
- Submitted: August 21, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N442PC
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10042
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Line
- Part number: 956476
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Oil Press
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000198

## Discrepancy

OIL PRESSURE LINE-NR 3 CONNECTING ROD BROKE AT CRANKSHAFT.  ROD PROTRUDED THROUGH ENGINE CASING.  SERVICE INSTRUCTION ADDRESSES SUBJECT OIL LINES TO BE INSPECTED FOR KINKS AND SHARP BENDS.  ALSO, NONCOMPLIANCE COULD RESULT IN ENGINE DAMAGE.  SUSPECT OIL MAY HAVE BEEN RESTRICTED FROM ENTERING INTO ENGINE CASING DUE TO DEFECTIVE OIL LINES.  RECOMMEND AD AT 100 HR INTERVALS.

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