# SDR 2003FA0001230

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 5, 2003
- Submitted: December 5, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-C1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-c1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: C0172
- Aircraft time: 474 hours
- Engine: Cont IO240B
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 2224111000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Alternator
- Part time: 474 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001230

## Discrepancy

ALTERNATOR BRACKET FAILED AFTER THE HEAD BROKE OFF THE AN4-5A BOLT THAT RETAINS THE BRACKET TO THE SPACER BETWEEN THE CASE AND BRACKET.

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