# SDR IXXA9700041

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N41CX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46129
- System (JASC): [2121 · Air Distribution Fan](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2121)
- Part: Fan
- Part number: X702256D
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Ac Bay
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9700041

## Discrepancy

IN FLIGHT, WHEN THE LEFT HAND RECIRCULATION FAN WAS TURNED ON, A BURNING ODOR WAS VERY NOTICEABLE, THE FAN WAS TURNED OFF FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT.  AFTER AN  UNEVENTFUL LANDING, MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE FAN AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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