TM 5-3810-307-24-2-2
Only one pit is allowed within + or 20 degrees of the
nose of the cam lobe.
Camshaft
Lobe
Edge
Deterioration
(Breakdown) Criteria (1-17)
The area of edge deterioration should not be greater
than the equivalent area of a 2 mm [0.079 in] circle
within + or 20 degrees of the nose of the cam lobe.
Outside of the + or 20 degrees of the nose of the cam
lobe, the areas of edge deterioration should not be
greater than the equivalent area of a 6 mm [0.236 ml
circle.