Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Beech A36

Difficulty date
July 30, 2010
Submitted
August 6, 2010
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N768CR
Make and model
Beech A36
Aircraft serial
E3593
Engine
Cont IO550B
Part
Camshaft
Part number
649322A1
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
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

DURING REMOVAL OF CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES FOR TOP O/H, FOUND SEVERAL LIFTERS SPALLED AND EXCESSIVE CAM LOBE WEAR. RECOMMEND THAT AD 2010-11-04 AND TCM MSB098A BE REVISED TO INCLUDE ENGINE MFG EARLIER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE AD. THIS ENGINE WAS BUILT IN 2005.

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