SDR 97ZZZX5184

Service difficulty report · Cam

Difficulty date
November 17, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
CP2R750K
Covington Aircraft Engines Inc
Engine
Pwa R1340AN1
Part
Cam
Part number
11768
Condition
Spalled
Location
Valve Train
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

VALVE TRAIN ROLLER AND CAM SPALLED. DISCOVERED WHILE PERFORMING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO THE ENGINE FOR OTHER REASONS. PARTS WERE FOUND SPALLING AND FLAKING.