SDR MALA040219

Service difficulty report · Odor · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: February 25, 2004
Submitted: March 4, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N410XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B410
Aircraft time: 17,388 hours, 18,969 cycles
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Odor
Condition: Detected
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: CL
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

DURING DEPARTURE AIRCRAFT PULLED A LITTLE TO RIGHT DTV, DURING CLIMB STRONG ODOR OF BURNED RUBBER. ODOR INTENSIFIED THROUGH 10,000 FT. INSPECTED WHEEL, TIRES, BRAKES, ACMS, AND RUDDER, NO DISC FOUND. AIRCRAFT PASSES TEST FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT OK FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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