# SDR QMLA2026102220081

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 22, 2026
- Submitted: October 23, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N865NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865NC), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 135 P2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 135 P2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec-135-p2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0584
- Aircraft time: 7,756 hours
- Engine: Pwa PW206B2
- Engine time: 5,995 hours
- System (JASC): [2121 · Air Distribution Fan](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2121)
- Part: Blower Motor
- Part number: ES611423
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Aft
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026102220081

## Discrepancy

WHILE ON THE GROUND GETTING READY TO LIFT OFF REX HELIPAD, THE CREW STATED THERE WAS A SMELL IN THE BACK. SHORTLY AFTER, THE SMELL INTENSIFIED ENOUGH FOR THE PILOT TO SMELL IT IN THE COCKPIT FOLLOWED BY THE CABIN BEING FILLED WITH SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE AIR VENTS IN THE BACK. PILOT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE AIRCRAFT AND CREW WERE CLEARED OUT THE AIRCRAFT. PILOT TOOK AIRCRAFT OOS AND MECHANIC WAS CALLED.

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