# SDR CA031021008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 15, 2003
- Submitted: November 3, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 95-B55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-B55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 2,239 hours
- Engine: Cont IO470L
- Propeller: Hartzl PHCA3VF2
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Cam Follower
- Part number: 628488
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: Lt Eng Nr 5 Cyl
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031021008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHILE INVESTIGATING PROBLEM OF LEAKING EXHAUST VALVE CYLINDER NR 6.   A CHECK OF THE VISABLE CAMSHAFT INDICATED SEVERE SPALLING ON CAM FOLLOWER FOR NR 5 CYLINDER.  CHECK OF OIL SCREEN SHOWED NO METAL. CHECK OF OIL SCREEN WELL REVEALED METAL.  AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN INACTIVE DURING THE PREVIOUS 9 MONTHS. STORED IN A HEATED HANGAR.

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