African Pilot

Tom asked the AMO to report back on:

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• Whether the exhaust pushrod was bent

• The condition of the cam lobe and hydraulic lifter

• The quantity of metal found in the filter (was it ¼ teaspoon or more?) and whether it was all ferrous or mixed with non-ferrous

• Tom and Jonathan had a telephone discussion, after which Tom advised Jim that:

• The valve is frozen in the cylinder

• The piston has come into contact with the valve

• There is more than 1/4 teaspoon of ferrous metal in the filter

• The metal is fine with no chunks noted

• The push rod has been bent

• The cam lobe and lifter do not appear to be damaged.

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