# SDR CA091117007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 10, 2009
- Submitted: December 1, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA 42
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 42](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Thielt TAE1250299
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: TAE1250299
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Left
- Part time: 1,039 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091117007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LT ENG LOST PWR AND STOPPED DURING FLIGHT. ACFT WAS LANDED.  ENG FIELD REP REMOVED A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT DOES NOT MOVE WHEN THE CRANKSHAFT IS ROTATED. ENG REMOVED FROM AIRFRAME AND SHIPPED TO MFG IN GERMANY FOR INVESTIGATION.

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