# SDR EVCA202606010001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 1, 2026
- Submitted: June 1, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N467AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N467AE), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 206L-4
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-206l-4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 52438
- Aircraft time: 6,312 hours, 15,705 cycles
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: CL
- 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/EVCA202606010001

## Discrepancy

PILOT DEPARTED BASE WITH NO CREW ON BOARD. SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE HE SMELLED FUEL IN CABIN AND PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT LOCAL MUNICIPAL AIRFIELD. PILOT SHUT DOWN AND CHECKED AIRCRAFT WITH NO DEFECTS OR SMELLS PRESENT. HE CONTINUED ON HIS FLIGHT WITH NO OTHER SMELL OR DISCREPANCY NOTED.

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