# SDR CA160209006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 2016
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,431 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC4YR2
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: LW19340
- Condition: Galled
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160209006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING REGULAR OIL CHANGE ABNORMAL AMOUNTS OF FERROUS METAL NOTED IN OIL FILTER INSPECTION. CYLINDERS NR 4 & 6 REMOVED FOR INSPECTION & DISCOVERED GALLING DAMAGE TO CYLINDER NR 6 EXHAUST LOBE & CAM FOLLOWER. ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR.

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