# SDR AUS20020145

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 2002
- Submitted: March 4, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Amtr C8289
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020145

## Discrepancy

(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.

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