SDR DXTA200702389

Service difficulty report · Unknown · Raythn HAWKER800XP

Difficulty date: August 8, 2007
Submitted: August 9, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N840QS
Make and model: Raythn HAWKER800XP
Aircraft serial: 258340
Aircraft time: 7,742 hours, 5,590 cycles
Engine: Garrtt TFE7315BR
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Unknown
Condition: Odor
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: DE
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

DURING DESCENT, WHEN APU BLEED WAS SELECTED, HAD A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN. INSPECTED SPR VALVE DOOR - AFT EQUIPMENT BAY FOR FUEL ODOR, OPENED WHEEL WELLS AND PANELS IN WHEEL WELLS, LOWER FLAPS, INSP FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS, NO FUEL NOTED ANYWHERE. LAST LEG VENTRAL TANK WAS USED - SPR. SUSPECT FUEL SPILLAGE. CLOSED DOOR IN CABIN.