# SDR FMAA2002001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 30, 2002
- Submitted: November 18, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N87TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87TS), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317300969
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: LW019340
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 4,400 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FMAA2002001

## Discrepancy

ALARMING AMOUNT OF METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FULL FLOW OIL FILTER, FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ONE CAMSHAFT LOBE BEGAN WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

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