# SDR NSVA2009045

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 2009
- Submitted: October 13, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N362PX
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B258
- Aircraft time: 40,362 hours, 35,795 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Engine time: 37,032 hours, 32,900 cycles
- System (JASC): [2121 · Air Distribution Fan](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2121)
- Part: Fan
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Recirculation
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA2009045

## Discrepancy

SMOKE ODOR IN FLIGHT DECK AFTER NR 1 ENGINE START.  INSPECTED THE CABIN AND FOUND RT RECIRC FAN FAULTY.  DEFERRED THE RECIRC FAN AND RAN BOTH ENGINES WITH NO ELECTRICAL OR SMOKE ODOR NOTED.

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