# SDR AUS20030730

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 8, 2003
- Submitted: October 15, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA 40
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [6120 · Propeller Controlling System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6120)
- Part: Plug
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Prop Control
- Part time: 12 cycles
- Component: Prop Control
- Component part number: MTV6A187
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030730

## Discrepancy

(AUS) PROPELLER PITCH CONTROL VALVE PLUG LOOSE. SUSPECT PLUG LOCKING RING BUMPED DURING EXAMINATION OF PLUG PRIOR TO FLIGHT.

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