# SDR CA971021009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-A1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-a1) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Dipstick
- Part number: 2012000200
- Condition: Brittle
- Location: Eng Fuel Tank
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971021009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) FUEL DIPSTICK MADE OF PLASTIC, FOUND TO REACT WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL (MOGAS). SUBMITTER STATES THAT PLASTIC BECOMES BRITTLE AND COULD POSSIBLY BREAK-OFF AND ENTER THE FUEL TANK.

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