# SDR AU960273

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 27, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Cam Follower
- Part number: L2809236A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Component: Lyc, 0360A4A
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960273

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CAM FOLLOWERS FAILED - SEVERE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO ENGINE - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM

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