# SDR QMLA2016103016119

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 30, 2016
- Submitted: November 2, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N911MZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911MZ), registered now
- Make and model: Bolkms BK117A4
- Aircraft serial: 7098
- Aircraft time: 13,733 hours, 52,973 cycles
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: B-Nut
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine Fuel Pump
- Stage of operation: AP
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2016103016119

## Discrepancy

THE PILOT AND MEDICAL CREW SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE CABIN OF THE AIRCRAFT.  THE MECHANIC WAS CALLED OUT TO INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND A FUEL LINE FROM THE PUMP ON THE ENGINE SIDE UNDER TORQUED.  TORQUED THE B-NUT, AND ACCOMPLISHED A GROUND RUN WITH THE PILOT.  NO ADDITIONAL DEFECTS NOTED.

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