Camshafts

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:20 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft reported various camshaft issues, including damaged gear teeth, premature wear, faulty lifters causing wear, and breakage.
These failures were detected through engine noise, oil analysis, excessive metal in oil filters, routine inspections, or resulted in engine failure.
Camshaft problems led to engine removal for repair or significant damage to other components, affecting both new and reground parts across a range of operating times.

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Beechcraft A36 Bonanza

Damaged Camshaft Gear Teeth

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