# SDR AU000188

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360E1A6
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: LW16508
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 1,711 cycles
- Component: Engine, Lyc
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000188

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CAMSHAFT PN LW16508 LOBE SPALLED. CORRESPONDING TAPPET PN LW16812 ALSO SPALLED.  METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM.

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