SDR QMLA2020071320034

Service difficulty report · Unknown · Bell 407

Difficulty date: July 11, 2020
Submitted: July 13, 2020
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N911CN
Make and model: Bell 407
Aircraft serial: 53719
Aircraft time: 5,237 hours, 16,406 cycles
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Unknown
Condition: Odor
Location: Cabin/Cockpit
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

CREW SMELLED FUEL ON DEPARTURE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ENGINE DECK AND COMPARTMENT, ENGINE, INSPECTED CABIN AND FUEL CELL AREAS, INSPECTED AND OPERATED CABIN BLOWERS. NO LEAKS, DISCREPANCIES, OR SMELLS WERE FOUND AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE EVENT.

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