# SDR CA050105001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 2004
- Submitted: March 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 14,056 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320D2J
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Magneto
- Part number: 4371
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- 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/CA050105001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AT 500 HOUR INSPECTION, A 1.5 INCH CRACK WAS NOTICED ON THE MAGNETO COIL ADJACENT TO THE OUTPUT CONNECTOR.  MAGNETO REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

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