What was found
(AUS) CAMSHAFT LOBE FAILED. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM. OILPRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OFF SEAT. LOW OIL PRESSURE LED TO BEARING FAILURE AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SEIZURE.
- Difficulty date
- February 25, 2002
- Submitted
- March 4, 2002
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Piper PA28181
- Engine
- Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller
- Amtr C8289
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Camshaft
- Part number
- LW18840
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Reciprocating En
- Component
- Reciprocating En · Lyc · O360A4M
- Stage of operation
- CR
- Nature of condition
- E
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.