# SDR N3XR20240903004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 30, 2024
- Submitted: September 3, 2024
- 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: [N311ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311ER), 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: 42N212
- Aircraft time: 4,034 hours
- Engine: Austro E4
- Engine time: 874 hours
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: E4A72400000
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 874 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: B
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR20240903004

## Discrepancy

DURING THE BORESCOPE INSPECTION REQUIRED BY DIAMOND MSB-E4-043, THE #2 PISTON IN THE LEFT ENGINE WAS FOUND CRACKED.

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