# SDR CA020312004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 2002
- Submitted: April 8, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 1,423 hours
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912
- System (JASC): [8570 · Reciprocating Engine Liquid Cooling](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8570)
- Part: Line
- Part number: 2072000002
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Eng Cooling
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020312004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE IN COCKPIT.  INVESTIGTION REVEALED THAT COOLANT PIPE HAD MOVED AND RUBBED ON HEAT SHROUD, CAUSING SMALL HOLE ALLOWING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK OUT.

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