Service difficulty report · Unknown · Snias AS350B3

Difficulty date
February 2, 2025
Submitted
February 3, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N108LN
Make and model
Snias AS350B3
Aircraft serial
3959
Aircraft time
8,237 hours, 26,643 cycles
Part
Unknown
Condition
Odor
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING TAKE-OFF AND CLIMB THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT, IS THAT IT SMELLS LIKE PROPANE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE AIRCRAFT. THE CREW DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE FLYING IN THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL FIXED, SO THE AIRCRAFT WAS LEFT AT NORTHWEST HOSPITAL INTUCSON UNTIL MAINTENANCE CAN TAKE A LOOK AT IT. CHECKED 30R PANEL AND BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE.