# SDR 6DFA2019042319001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 19, 2019
- Submitted: April 23, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N421LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N421LE), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 421C
- Registry model: [Cessna 421C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 421C0464
- Aircraft time: 6,819 hours
- Engine: Cont GTSIO520L
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Part number: FR13E551
- Part serial: HA18120004
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- 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/6DFA2019042319001

## Discrepancy

SMOKE IN CABIN DURING CRUISE. PIC TURNED ON HEATER AND FAN SWITCHES. NO HEAT, BUT FAINT BURNING SMELL.  PIC LOOKED BACK SAW SMOKE AND SECURED HEATER.

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