# SDR AU971581

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 175A
- Registry model: [Cessna 175A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-175a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont GO300A
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Coil
- Part number: M173
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Eng Rt Magneto
- Component: Slick, 667
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971581

## Discrepancy

(AUS) AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES FLIGHT TIME AND DURING POSTLANDING CHECKS, THE RH MAGNETO WAS SHOWING A 'DEAD CUT'. THEMAGNETO WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED AND DISMANTLED, AND THE COIL WAS FOUND TO BE SPLIT OPEN AND LEAKING.

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