# SDR CA150303007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 17, 2015
- Submitted: August 5, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-32R-301T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32R-301T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32r-301t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 739 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540AH1A
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Setscrew
- Part number: AN565B1032H5
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine Oil Sump
- Part time: 739 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150303007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) IN FLIGHT FAILURE OF ENGINE DURING CRUISE.  ENGINE DISASSEMBLY AND ASSESSMENT FOUND INCORRECT PROPELLER GOVERNOR GEAR SHAFT SET SCREW P AND INCORRECT SAFTEING PROCEDURE USED FOR PEENING OF THE SET SCREW.  SET SCREW CAME LOOSE INSIDE OF ENGINE CAUSING THE JAMMING AND FAILURE OF THE ENGINE NR 1/NR 2 INTAKE VALVE HYDRAULIC TAPPET BODY.  DEBRIS IN THE ENGINE WHILE RUNNING CAUSED MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS.

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