# SDR QMLA2026030220014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 1, 2026
- Submitted: March 2, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N7UC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7UC), registered now
- Make and model: Agusta A109E
- Registry model: [Agusta A109E](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-a109e) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 11088
- Aircraft time: 7,168 hours, 22,910 cycles
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: Vent
- Condition: Obstructed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: C, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026030220014

## Discrepancy

FLIGHT LEG RETURNING TO BASE FROM PATIENT DROP OFF THE CREW MEMBER IN THE BACK SAID THEY COULD SMELL FUEL.  I COULD NOT AND HE STATED THAT HE HAD THE WINDOW OPEN.  WHEN I ASKED HIM TO CLOSE THE WINDOW I COULD THEN SMELL THE FUEL UP IN FRONT OF THE CABIN.  REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM FUEL VENT.

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