SDR 20000731SH001

Service difficulty report · Magneto · Piper PA32300

Difficulty date: July 10, 2000
Submitted: July 31, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA32300
Engine: Lyc IO540K1G5
System (JASC): 7414 · Magneto/Distributor
Part: Magneto
Part number: 6351
Condition: Failed
Location: Cam Follower
Part time: 200 hours
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DUE TO NOT HAVING AN OIL FELT WIPER, A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF NEW OR OVERHAULED SLICK MAGS ARE HAVING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON POINTS CAM FOLLOWER, AND POINTS ARE SLOWLY CLOSING. SUBMITTER STATED E-GAP MUST NOT ONLY BE CHECKED EVERY 100-HOURS, BUT IN MOST CASES ADJUSTED. (X)

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