# SDR QMLA2024051720052

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 16, 2024
- Submitted: May 17, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N101HF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N101HF), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53463
- Aircraft time: 8,632 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C47B
- Engine time: 3,133 hours
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/QMLA2024051720052

## Discrepancy

MED CREW DETECTED A FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN THE CABIN WHILE FLYING. AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING THIS FUEL SMELL.   SUP INFO: INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND PERFORMED A CHECK FLIGHT FOR ONE HOUR. FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL OR FOREIGN SMELLS. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE

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