# SDR MALA975468

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 16, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N408XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 408
- System (JASC): [2121 · Air Distribution Fan](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2121)
- Part: Fan
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975468

## Discrepancy

FLT 3323 - AFTER DEPARTURE, CREW NOTED SMELL OF SMOKE IN CABIN.  VERIFIED PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED FROM AFT FREON AIR CONDITIONING FAN MOTOR.  DEFERRED SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PER 25-60-5-12.  (X)

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