# SDR QMLA2026062120039

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 19, 2026
- Submitted: June 21, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N781AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N781AC), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 429
- Registry model: [Bell 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 57440
- Aircraft time: 1,476 hours, 4,000 cycles
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Gasket
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuel Cap
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026062120039

## Discrepancy

RAW FUEL ODOR INSIDE CABIN DURING FLIGHT, REPLACED FUEL FILLER PLUG GASKET.

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