Service difficulty report · Unknown · Bolkms BK117C2

Difficulty date
May 20, 2015
Submitted
May 21, 2015
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N483LF
Make and model
Bolkms BK117C2
Aircraft serial
9133
Aircraft time
3,446 hours
Part
Unknown
Condition
Odor
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

SMELLED STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AFTER TAKEOFF AT APPROX 1,100 FEET MSL. PERFORMED GND RUN & LEAK CHECK OF BOTH ENGS, DRAIN LINES & FUEL EQUIPMENT PLATES. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. NO FUEL SMELL IN CABIN AFTER 20 MINUTE GND RUN, COULD NOT DUPLICATE. OPERATIONAL CHECK FLIGHT WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.