Service difficulty report · Tappet Body

Difficulty date
March 7, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc LTIO540J2BD
Part
Tappet Body
Part number
SL72877
Condition
Worn
Location
Cam Lobes
Stage of operation
IN
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 INSPECTION FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER. CAMSHAFT LOBES #2 EXHAUST AND #5 AND #6 INTAKE AND CORRESPONDING TAPPET BODIES STARTING TO FAIL FROM SPALLING. REAR SECTION OF FRONT MAIN BEARING OVERHEATED WITH SURFACE MATERIAL MELTED, ROLLING AND FLAKING OFF THE BACKING. THESE FAILURES ARE NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH LACK OF LUBRICATION. AVCO LYCOMING RECOMMENDS AN OIL ADDITIVE BE ADDED.