# SDR QMLA2026012120003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 2026
- Submitted: January 22, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N325AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4631
- Aircraft time: 5,865 hours, 20,242 cycles
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026012120003

## Discrepancy

WHILE REPOSITIONING ACFT FROM GRIFFIN MX FACILITY BACK TO JASPER, NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT.  MADE TURNS TO BOTH SIDE FOR CREWMEMBERS TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY SMOKE. KCNI WAS NEAR BY AS CREW MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THERE. MECHANIC WAS CALLED AND INSPECTED THE ACFT, CONDUCTED A RUN UP AND NO ODORS WERE PRESENT. ACFT WAS RELEASED AND FLEW BACK TO BASE.  MECHANIC COULD SMELL BURNING IN THE AREA FROM PEOPLE BURNING TRASH.  INSPECTED THE ACFT'S AVIONICS, LIGHTS, BELTS, AND BATTERY CONNECTION.  PERFORMED AIRWORTHINESS CHECK & GROUND RUN WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. APPROVED AIRCRAFT FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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