# SDR N3XR202104150006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 7, 2021
- Submitted: April 15, 2021
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc, repair station N3XR816N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/N3XR816N/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-inc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N303ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303ER), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA 42 NG
- Registry model: [Diamon DA 42 NG](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da-42-ng) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42N202
- Aircraft time: 3,037 hours
- Engine: Austro E4
- Engine time: 1,312 hours
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Gearbox
- Part number: E4A70000000
- Part serial: 3561
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Right
- Part time: 1,312 hours, 1,312 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR202104150006

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG ON THE GEARBOX HAD LARGE ACCUMULATIONS OF METAL PARTICLES ADHERING TO IT. THE GEARBOX WAS REPLACED.

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