# SDR QMLA2024122520154

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 25, 2024
- Submitted: January 6, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N911AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N911AL), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53144
- Aircraft time: 12,171 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/QMLA2024122520154

## Discrepancy

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CABIN DURING ALL PHASES OF FLIGHT. INSPECTED FUEL SYSTEM AND PERFORMED A CHECK FLIGHT BUT THE FUEL SCENT COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.

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