# SDR 2002FA0001293

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 13, 2002
- Submitted: November 13, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N87HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87HA), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10086
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912S3
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 659 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001293

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS SQUAWKED FOR OIL LEAKING FROM COWL.  UPON INSPECTION THE LEAK WAS DETERMINED TO BE COMMING FROM A CRACK ON TOP OF ENGINE UNDER COOLING SHROUD. (COOLING SHROUD HAS TO BE REMOVED TO INSPECT THIS AREA)  THE CRACK WAS APPROXIMATLY 3 INCHES AND IS ORINTATED FORE AND AFT BETWEEN CYLINDERS 1 AND 3.

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