# SDR 2018FA0000501

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 30, 2018
- Submitted: December 4, 2018
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N631BC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N631BC), registered now
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 061
- Aircraft time: 43,132 hours, 42,604 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT75A2
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Crushed
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000501

## Discrepancy

STRONG ENGINE FUMES SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK. CORRECTIVE ACTION: INSPECTED AND FOUND LH ENGINE CONICAL SEALS CRUSHED AND AC GENERATOR DRIVE SHAFT BENT. R/R AC AC GENERATOR, FOUR CONICAL SEALS ON PGB, AND FUEL OIL HEATER IAW SAAB 340 AMM LEAK AND OPS CHECK OK.

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