# SDR CA151104005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 18, 2015
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- 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: 4,910 hours
- System (JASC): [3242 · Brake](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3242)
- Part: Brake
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151104005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON LANDING PILOT NOTED THAT LT BRAKE HAD FAILED. A/C RETURNED TO RAMP WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTON HAD EXTENDED SO FAR THAT THE O-RING WAS COMPROMISED ALLOWING COMPLETE HYDRAULIC FLUID LOSS. BRAKE PADS AND DISC WERE WORN BEYOND LIMITS.

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