# SDR CA970128004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2752)
- Part: Flap Actuator
- Condition: Broken Wire
- Location: Belly
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970128004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ICE IN THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT PREVENTED THE FLAP ACTUATOR FROM FUNCTIONING AND POPPED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. A BROKEN WIRE WAS FOUND UPON THAWING THE ICE. SUBMITTER BELIEVES THE WIRE BROKE WHILE DEPLOYING THE FLAPS.

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