# SDR CA160128001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 22, 2016
- 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 IO360A1A
- System (JASC): [7931 · Engine Oil Pressure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7931)
- Part: Transducer
- Part number: 0986344077
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Oil Pressure
- Part time: 4,202 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- 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/CA160128001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE HOBBS METER FAILED. ROUGHLY 2 HOURS INTO FLIGHT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ILLUMINATED. AFTER UNEVENTFUL LANDING, ENGINE REQUIRED BETWEEN 5 AND 6 QUARTS OF ENGINE OIL TO FILL. UPON INSPECTION LEAKING PRESSURE TRANSDUCER DISCOVERED.

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