# SDR F27A202501230024

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 2025
- Submitted: January 24, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N918BK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N918BK), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 525
- Registry model: [Cessna 525](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-525) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5250419
- Aircraft time: 5,988 hours, 4,973 cycles
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Scupper
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/F27A202501230024

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KPDK, A PUFF OF SMOKE CAME FROM THE CENTER AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CREW CIRCLED BACK AROUND AND LANDED KPDK. MAINTENANCE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THEY FOUND A SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON THE #2 ENGINE. TECHS BOROSCOPED THE ENGINE AND SUSPECT THE #2 ENGINE, THE #1 AND #2 CARBON SEAL SCUPPER. MAINTENANCE IS IN PROGRESS AS OF 1-23-2025.

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