# SDR 2016FA0000074

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 26, 2015
- Submitted: February 8, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N61SM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61SM), registered now
- Make and model: Beech A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520BA
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: 655516A
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000074

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB OUT, PIC HEARD ENGINE NOISE.  AT 6000 AGL ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND PILOT LANDED AT NEAREST AIRPORT.  A SUBSEQUENT ENGINE TEARDOWN REVEALED APPROXIMATELY 12 CAM GEAR TEETH DAMAGED ON PN 655516A.

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