Service difficulty report · Camshaft

Difficulty date
July 28, 2005
Submitted
September 1, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc LIO360C1E6
Part
Camshaft
Part number
LW11538
Condition
Worn
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) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE OIL FILTER WAS CUT OPEN AND EXAMINED FOR METAL CONTAMINATION IAW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. THE FINDINGS WERE TAKEN FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO COME OFF WITHIN 50 HRS. 28.8 HRS LATER THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. ON WO NR 0508026, REPAIRED THE ENGINE, REPLACING AMONG OTHER PARTS THE CAMSHAFT. THE ENGINE WAS THEN REINSTALLED.