# SDR 98ZZZX3282

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N716LG
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10096
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Stator
- Part number: 996538
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Engine Ignition
- Component: Rotax
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3282

## Discrepancy

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF BOTH MAGNETOS. TWO WIRES FROM THE STATOR PROVIDING POWER FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT INGITION SYSTEMS SHORTED TOGETHER.  INSULATION WAS SOFT AND FAILED.

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