SDR 99ZZZX3309

Service difficulty report · Cam Follower · Piper PA60601P

Difficulty date
August 2, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N564RA
Make and model
Piper PA60601P
Aircraft serial
61P0365115
Engine
Lyc IO540S1A5
Part
Cam Follower
Part number
AB382585
Condition
Loose
Location
Magneto
Part time
228 hours
Component
S6LN1209
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

PILOT REPORTED DEAD MAGNETO ON SECOND LEG OF TRIP. MAGNETO REMOVED AND BREAKER COMPARTMENT INSPECTED REVEALING THE CAM FOLLOWER ON THE CONTACT POINTS WAS NO LONGER SECURED TO THE SPRING BY THE TWO SMALL STAINLESS STEEL RIVETS. REPLACED CONTACT BREAKER POINTS.

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