# SDR 2002FA0001239

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 13, 2002
- Submitted: October 31, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N978CT
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-C1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-c1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: C0078
- Engine: Cont IO240A
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 2055450000WIP
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Part time: 1,126 hours
- 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/2002FA0001239

## Discrepancy

DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND CRACK ON LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF LOWER RUDDER HINGE SUPPORT TOWER NEXT TO THE WELD LINE.  PART WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PART.

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