What was found
(1) CAMSHAFT LOBE HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR THE NR 2 LIFTER THAT RIDES ON THE WORN LOBE ALSO WORN PUTTING METAL IN THE OIL FILTER. LOBE AND LIFTER ARE PITTED AND WORN EXCESSIVELY. (K)
- Difficulty date
- May 1, 2009
- Submitted
- May 5, 2009
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Piper PA28181
- Engine
- Lyc O360*
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Camshaft
- Part number
- LW11754
- Condition
- Worn
- Location
- Engine
- Part time
- 2,700 hours, 700 cycles
- 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.