SDR 98ZZZX4453

Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Cessna 182P

Difficulty date
May 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N952CC
Make and model
Cessna 182P
Aircraft serial
18263638
Engine
Cont O470S
Part
Camshaft
Part number
649478
Condition
Scored
Location
Engine
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

THE INTERNAL TACHOMETER DRIVE SEIZED UP AND SHEARED THE TACH DRIVE PIN. REMOVAL OF THE TACH DRIVE COVER REVEALED METAL HAD PASSED THROUGH THE OIL PUMP. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE NR 5 CYLINDER VALVE LIFTER AND CAM LOBE WERE BREAKING UP AND SCOURED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR SERVICE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE AT REMANUFACTURE.

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