# SDR 99ZZZX2071

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N212CS
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-C1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-c1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: C0048
- Engine: Cont IO240B
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Gear
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Starter
- Part time: 16 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2071

## Discrepancy

OPERATOR REPORTED BIG DROP IN OIL PRESSURE.  REMOVED OIL FILTER AND FOUND STEEL AND ALUMINUM CHUNKS (LARGE).  SOURCE OF METAL WAS FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY A FAILURE OF THE STARTER DRIVE GEAR AND THE ACCESSORY DRIVE GEARS.  ALL THE ABOVE GEARS WERE MISSING TEETH AND/OR HEAVILY DAMAGED.  THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A TOTAL TIME OF 16 HOURS.

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