# SDR VIB2004F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 6, 2004
- Submitted: October 29, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N245TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N245TS), registered now
- Make and model: Beech A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: E3318
- Engine: Cont IO550B
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Camshaft
- Part number: 654084A1
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 341 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VIB2004F00000

## Discrepancy

FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF CYLINDERS FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION, LIFTERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.  FOUND NR 1 CYL EXHAUST LIFTER BADLY PITTED AND SPALLED ON PTCE AND CHIPPED ON EDGES.  DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT OCCURRED AS A RESULT.  ENGINE REMOVAL FOR REPAIR WILL BE NECCESSARY.  LIFTER PN 653877.

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