SDR GLBA20100904A

Service difficulty report · Tube · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: September 4, 2010
Submitted: October 1, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N154GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE1554
Aircraft time: 27,744 hours, 36,372 cycles
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Tube
Condition: Leaking
Location: Cabin Air
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: C

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT REPORTED THAT THEY NOTICED SMOKE/FUMES IN THE CABIN PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, SUSPECT VAPOR CYCLE SYSTEM LEAK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE TUBE FROM RECEIVER-DRIER TO CONDENSOR IAW BMM 21-52-00, REPLACED CONDENSER BLOWER IAW BMM 21-52-03, AND SERVICED SYSTEM IAW BMM 21-52-00, SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD PER BMM 21-52-00.

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