# SDR QMLA2009122209051

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 22, 2009
- Submitted: December 29, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N912EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N912EF), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC135T2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC135T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec135t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0421
- Aircraft time: 1,893 hours
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIUS2B2
- Engine time: 1,893 hours, 4,271 cycles
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Condition: Fumes
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: CL
- 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/QMLA2009122209051

## Discrepancy

STRONG ODOR OF JET FUEL IN COCKPIT AND CABIN WHEN HEATER TURNED ON IN FLIGHT ON 12/22, WHILE IN FLIGHT AND CABIN HEATER IS ENGAGED, EXHAUST FUMES ODOR ENTER THE CABIN ON 12/26.  MX IS CURRENTLY TROUBLESHOOTING.

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