SDR QMLA2015101515098

Service difficulty report · Drain Line · Bolkms BK117C2

Difficulty date: October 15, 2015
Submitted: October 16, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N145HH
Make and model: Bolkms BK117C2
Aircraft serial: 9236
Aircraft time: 2,744 hours, 13,555 cycles
Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1E2
Engine time: 2,744 hours, 13,555 cycles
System (JASC): 7170 · Engine Drains
Part: Drain Line
Condition: Clogged
Location: Nr 2 Engine
Part time: 2,744 hours, 13,555 cycles
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: C

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, THE CREW NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN. FOUND THE COMMON DRAIN LINE ON THE NR 2 ENG DECK TO BE CLOGGED. THIS ALLOWED AN ACCUMULATION OF FUEL AFTER MULTIPLE STARTS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. CLEANED DRAIN WITH AIR GND RUN. ACFT OPERATIONS CHECKED OK.