SDR 99ZZZX1061

Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Cessna 182N

Difficulty date: January 29, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N92311
Make and model: Cessna 182N
Aircraft serial: 18260145
Engine: Cont O470R
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Camshaft
Condition: Worn
Location: Engine
Part time: 708 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

OVER THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE, THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN ON OIL ANALYSIS. THE TEST SHOWED A TREND OF HIGH AL AND FE STARTING AT 529 HOURS WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FOR RE-TEST IN 25 HOURS. THE TREND CONTINUED WITH NO DECREASE, BORESCOPES WERE USED TO DETECT.

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