# SDR EIA980328

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 30, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N478EV
- Make and model: Boeing 747-SR-46
- Registry model: [Boeing 747-SR-46](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-sr-46) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21033
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Air Dist
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EIA980328

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT CREW NOTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND A STRONG BURNING PLASTIC SMELL.  THE UPPER DECK HEATERS WERE SHUT DOWN AND THE SMOKE AND ODOR DISIPATED.  (M)

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