# SDR CA971015060

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 414A
- Registry model: [Cessna 414A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-414a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520NB
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF32C93
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: 653058
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 197 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971015060

## Discrepancy

(CAN) OIL FILTER INSPECTION FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION. ENGINE WAS SENT FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR. DISASSEMBLY FOUND WEAR/SPALLING ON THE CAMSHAFT LOBES AND THE CAM FOLLOWERS FACE. THE CAMSHAFT AND FOLLOWERS WERE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS CLEANED, REASSEMBLED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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