Service difficulty report · Unknown · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
February 10, 2016
Submitted
April 22, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Part
Unknown
Condition
Odor
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
TX
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

(CAN) CABIN HAD OIL ODOR AFTER ENGINE START AND WHEN AIRCRAFT WAS DESCENDING. THE SOURCE OF THE OIL ODOR IS THOUGHT TO BE THE RIGHT ENGINE. ENGINE HAS UNDERGONE A BORESCOPE INSPECTION, AND FOUND NO INTERNAL OIL LEAK. CUSTOMER WILL LATER DO AN ENGINE WASH AND A BLEED VALVE CHECK.