Service difficulty report · Cam Follower

Difficulty date
December 12, 2005
Submitted
June 6, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Cam Follower
Part number
72877R
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(AUS) ECI PNO 72877R CAM FOLLOWERS FAULTY. LIFTERS ARE BADLY WORN AND CAMSHAFT LOBES DAMAGED. ENGINES FITTED WITH THIS PN LIFTERS INCLUDE MFG TIO540J2BD AND O320D2J MODELS. (MATERIAL - ORGANIZATIONAL ) (CASA NR 510001908)