SDR AU981463

Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
September 5, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Engine
Lyc LTIO540J2BD
Propeller
Hartzl HCE3YR2
Part
Camshaft
Part number
LW1934185
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
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

(AUS) NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST CAM LOBE WAS WORN BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THE LOBE WAS EXCESSIVELY WORN FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE METAL FATIGUE. FAULT FOUND DURING SCHEDULED 1000 HOUR INSPECTION. THE ENGINE WAS FACTORY OVERHAULED ON THE 15NOV96.

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