What was found
(CAN) PILOT REPORTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT DURING FLIGHT. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING REMOVED THE FIREWALL SHUTOFF COVER AND FOUND FUEL STAINS AROUND THE PRESSURE FEED HOSE FROM THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE STAINS ON THE FITTING AND ON THE CONNECTOR OF THE HOSE. THERE WERE ALSO STAINS ON THE SPIRAL WRAP AROUND THE OTHER FUEL LINE. BOTH THE FEED AND THE RETURN HOSE ARE BELIEVED TO BE ORIGINAL. IT IS NOT REQUIRED BY INSPECTION TO BE IN THIS AREA EXCEPT POSSIBLY AT THE 6000 HR MARK.