# SDR CA150813001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 11, 2015
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA 40
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 40](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Door
- Part number: D4F73263000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Air Box
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150813001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DA 40F`S HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF CARB-HEAT DOORS CRACKING. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE DOORS REPORTED. FIELD REPAIRS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT, BUT A REVIEW OF THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS IS BEING INVESTIGATED AT THIS TIME.

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