Service difficulty report · Camshaft

Difficulty date
January 28, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc AEIO360A1B6
Part
Camshaft
Part number
LW18840
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
2,291 hours
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, A SMALL AMOUNT OF METAL PARTICLES WAS FOUND IN THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE CAMSHAFT AND THE CAM FOLLOWER WAS BADLY SPALLED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR.