Service difficulty report · Camshaft

Difficulty date
March 17, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc AEIO360A1B6
Part
Camshaft
Part number
LW18840
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
2,600 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 THE REMOVAL OF NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS TO INVESTIATE AN INCREASE IN OIL CONSUMPTION, FOUND THE NR 3 AND NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE CAM LOBES WERE WORN ABNORMALLY. THE CORRESPONDING LIFTERS WERE NOT DAMAGED. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR.