# SDR CA030627017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 27, 2003
- Submitted: July 14, 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
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Stop
- Part number: 2053840204
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030627017

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE ELEVATOR STOP WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF THE RT ELEVATOR HINGE BLOCK.  EXTENSIVE CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE FAILURE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATED FOR FOUR YEARS ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST.  IT IS UNCLEARIF THE SALT RICH ENVIRONMENT CONTRIBUTED TO THE CORROSION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE.

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