SDR 98ZZZX2273

Service difficulty report · Camshaft Lobe

Difficulty date
June 2, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc IO720B1A
Part
Camshaft Lobe
Condition
Spalled
Location
Nr 2 Cyl Exh
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 100-HOUR INSPECTION AND INSPECTION FOR REPORTED SLIGHT APPARENT POWER LOSS, FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE LIFTER BODY AND CAMSHAFT LOBE FAILED PREMATURELY. CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS HAD BEEN RECONDITIONED AND REGROUND AT MAJOR OVERHAUL INSTEAD OF NEW. NO REPORTED OPERATING DIFFICULTIES. BALANCE OF ENGINE CLEAN INTERNALLY. ENGINE ALWAYS ON SHELL 20W50 AD OIL.