# SDR 2005FA0000358

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 7, 2005
- Submitted: March 21, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8833Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8833Y), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-30
- Registry model: [Piper PA-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 301991
- Engine: Lyc IO320C1A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: AEL18840
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: B, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000358

## Discrepancy

WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF 4,000 FT, RT ENGINE (2-23-05) SHUTTERED AND BEGAN VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY.  RETURNED TO AIRPORT.  INSPECTION REVEALED THE CAMSHAFT HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY INTO 2 PIECES, ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.  ENGINE TT SINCE O/H 100 HOURS.  AUTHORISED RELEASE FORM SHOWED NEW PART RELEASED ON APRIL 25, 2002. (K)

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