SDR 96ZZZX708

Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Robsin R22BETA

Difficulty date
January 9, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N54BA
Make and model
Robsin R22BETA
Aircraft serial
1888
Engine
Lyc O320B2C
Part
Camshaft
Part number
LW11754
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 3 Intake
Part time
1,145 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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 NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS FOR MAINTENANCE, INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE CAMSHAFT AND TAPPET BODIES REVEALED EXCESSIVELY WORN CAMSHAFT LOBE AT THE NR 3 INTAKE POSITION. THE TAPPET BODY WHICH CONTACTS AND RIDES ON THE CAMSHAFT LOBE WAS HEAVILY SPALLED ON THE FACE OF THE TAPPET BODY AS WELL.