SDR HNAA2009081000248

Service difficulty report · Unknown · Dhav DHC8102

Difficulty date: August 8, 2009
Submitted: August 10, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N806EX
Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
Aircraft serial: 263
Aircraft time: 44,800 hours, 49,418 cycles
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Unknown
Condition: Odor
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: TX
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

PILOT REPORTED A BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT DURING PRE-FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED COCKPIT, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, PANELS, LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT ON RACKS, ECT. NO DAMAGE OR BURNT WIRING FOUND. MECHANIC'S SIGNED OFF AIRCRAFT AS AIRWORTHY AND RETURNED N806EX TO SERVICE.