# SDR MALA020310

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 2002
- Submitted: June 4, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N425XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B425
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Motor
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020310

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT 2788, WHILE SITTING AT THE GATE WITH PAX LOADED, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE CABIN.  PASSENGERS UNLOADED.  MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT A/C SYSTEM, FOUND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR MOTOR SEIZED UP.  CLEARED SMOKE SMELL FROM CABIN, DEFERRED SUPPLEMENTAL AIR SYSTEM.

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