Service difficulty report · Camshaft · Moravn Z242L

Difficulty date
June 12, 2003
Submitted
August 18, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Moravn Z242L
Aircraft time
5,499 hours
Engine
Lyc AEIO360A1B6
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 FOR INSPECTION DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION. AFTER DISASSEMBLY THE CAMSHAFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE SPALLING ON ALL THE LOBES, THE INTAKE LOBES BEING THE WORST. THIS SPALLING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE METAL CONTAMINATION. THE CAMSHAFT WAS REPLACED WITH A FACTORY NEW KIT.