# SDR RU3A00002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 5, 2000
- Submitted: October 24, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N73](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 300BEECH
- Aircraft serial: FF8
- Engine: Pwa PT6A60A
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Carbon Seal
- Condition: Deteriorated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- 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/RU3A00002

## Discrepancy

CLIMBING THROUGH 17,000 FEET,SUDDEN ODOR AND SMOKE WERE OBSERVED IN CABIN/COCKPIT.  IMMEDIATE DESCENT AND DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRFIELD WAS BEGUN.  SMOKE OBSERVED COMING FROM THE RIGHT ENGINE.  SUSPECT OIL LEAK PAST CARBON SEAL.  (M)

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