SDR 0501136718

Service difficulty report · Odor · Boeing 747251F

Difficulty date
July 7, 2005
Submitted
July 28, 2005
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N618US
Make and model
Boeing 747251F
Aircraft serial
21122
Aircraft time
98,790 hours, 24,401 cycles
Part
Odor
Condition
Detected
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ROTATION AT TAKE-OFF, THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL ODOR. SMELL CLEARED IN 2-3 MINUTES AFTER PACK ACTIVATION. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED ON TO DESTINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. SIN MAINTENANCE CHECKED FOR FUEL LEAKS, NONE FOUND. AIRCRAFT OK FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.