Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Moravn Z242L

Difficulty date
June 13, 2003
Submitted
July 14, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Moravn Z242L
Aircraft time
4,730 hours
Engine
Lyc AEIO360A1B6
Propeller
Muhbr MTV9*
Part
Camshaft
Part number
LW18840
Condition
Spalled
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

(CAN) THE ENGINE WAS SENT IN FOR A PROP STRIKE INSPECTION. AFTER DISASSEMBLY THE CAMSHAFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE AN UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF SPALLING ON THE NR 1 EXHAUST LOBE AND ON BOTH INTAKE LOBES. THE CAM AND LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WITH A MFG FACTORY NEW KIT.