# SDR JZBR13659

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 8, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N6896B
- Make and model: Piper PA60600
- Aircraft serial: 600919816126
- Engine: Lyc IO540K1J5
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 1 Cyl
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JZBR13659

## Discrepancy

ENGINE LOST MOST OF ITS OIL DUE TO A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE CRANKCASE ABOVE THE CAMSHAFT LOBE FOR NR 1 CYLINDER.  SUSPECT CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER FAILURE WHICH WEDGED ITSELF BETWEEN THE CASE AND CAMSHAFT CAUSING CASE FAILURE.  (X)

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