# SDR CA090901002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 31, 2009
- Submitted: October 23, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA 40
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 1,031 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO360M1A
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR1
- System (JASC): [8011 · Engine Starter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8011)
- Part: Drive Gear
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Starter
- Component: Starter
- Component part number: 149NLEC
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090901002

## Discrepancy

ENG START ATTEMPT FAILED WITH LOUD GRINDING SOUND. UPON VISUAL INSP, STARTER DRIVE GEAR HSG FOUND BROKEN.  STARTER SUPPORT EAR SNAPPED OFF AS WELL.

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