SDR 2005FA0001368

Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date: September 8, 2005
Submitted: October 11, 2005
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N8946C
Make and model: Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial: 287690171
Engine: Lyc O360A4M
Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8S5
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Camshaft
Part number: SL18840
Part serial: 36830
Condition: Worn
Location: Engine
Part time: 800 hours
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AT ANNUAL INSPECTION METAL WAS FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE WAS TORNDOWN, CAMSHAFT AND LIFTER BODIES WERE DAMAGED. CAMSHAFT AND LIGTER BODIES WERE PURCHASED FROM VENDOR, 1/4/93 AND INSTALLED IN ENGINE 4/8/93 IAW 2000 HOUR TBO. FAILURE OCCURED, TSO 800 HR. IT APPEAR FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY MFG DEFECT. (K)

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