# SDR QXEA2020033000146

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 27, 2020
- Submitted: March 30, 2020
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N641QX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N641QX), registered now
- Make and model: Emb ERJ 170-200 LR
- Registry model: [EMB ERJ 170-200 LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-s-a-erj-170-200-lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 00761
- Aircraft time: 3,949 hours, 2,502 cycles
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin & Cockpit
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020033000146

## Discrepancy

NOTICE ODOR DURING TAKEOFF FROM PDX(QXE 2561 STAR LFT). CONTACTED MX CONTROL WHO INFORMED US OF ENGINE WASH THAT WAS NORMAL AND WOULD BURN OFF. HOWEVER AFTER 2 1 HOUR FLTS THE ODOR IS STILL PRESENT IN THE COCKPIT AND FORWARD PART OF THE A/C - LESS SO IN THE REAR OF THE CABIN ( AIR CONDITIONING PACKS –ONE INOPERATIVE ). REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RAN BOTH ENGINES ALTERNATING PACKS 1 AND 2. C/W FIM SUBTASK 21-20-00-810-009-A. NO ODOR NOTED. CLEARS DEFECT # 884238 PLACARDS REMOVED. MTX CNTL NOTIFIED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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