SDR CA001211006

Service difficulty report · Lubrication · Piper PA44180

Difficulty date: November 22, 2000
Submitted: December 18, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA44180
Aircraft time: 5,829 hours
Engine: Lyc O360E1A6
System (JASC): 7900 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)
Part: Lubrication
Condition: Failed
Location: Engine Oil
Component: Engine Oil · Lyc · O360E1A6
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: T
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) 28 AUG 2000 AIRCRAFT LANDED GEAR UP, PROPELLER DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. ENGINE SENT OUT TO OVERHAUL SHOP FOR PROP STRIKE INSPECTION. NO DAMAGE FROM PROP STRIKE, HOWEVER, CAMSHAFT, TAPPETS AND MANY BUSHINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WEAR. THIS ENGINE HAS 715.5 HOURS ON IT. USE AEROSHELL 15W50 OIL WHICH ELIMINATES THE USE OF LYCOMING LW-16702 OIL ADDITIVE. (X)

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