# SDR CA090714003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 2009
- Submitted: August 3, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-C1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-c1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,532 hours
- Engine: Cont IO240B
- Propeller: Snsnch W69EK63
- System (JASC): [2430 · DC Generating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2430)
- Part: Mount Bracket
- Part number: 2224121400
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Alternator
- 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/CA090714003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ROUTINE INSP OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BRACKET WAS CRACKED AT THE UPPER BEND CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING HOLE.  BRACKET WAS SEPARATED INTO 2 PIECES RESULTING FROM THE CRACK.  ALTERNATOR OPERATION AND SECURITY WAS NOT AFFECTED.

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