# SDR CA021217003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 15, 2002
- Submitted: January 6, 2003
- 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: 1,571 hours
- Engine: Rotax ROTAX912F3
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 2056000902
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Canopy
- Component: Canopy, Diamon
- Component part number: 2056501100
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021217003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE RT SIDE CANOPY SPRING FAILED AT THE LOWER ATTACH POINT. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE HAS BEEN ROUTINELY OCCURING AROUND 800-1000 HOURS OPERATION.

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