# SDR 2017FA0000172

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2017
- Submitted: May 3, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N417FP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N417FP), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 40
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 40FC017
- Aircraft time: 5,328 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Lever
- Part number: D4155299000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elevator
- Part time: 5,328 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/2017FA0000172

## Discrepancy

FOUND CRACK IN ELEVATOR MASS BALANCE LEVER 7INCH FROM THE AFT END. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING A NORMAL 100 HOUR INSPECTION.

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