# SDR SIMA200432907

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 22, 2004
- Submitted: December 28, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N376AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N376AE), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B376
- Aircraft time: 15,571 hours, 18,794 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [2170 · Humidity Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2170)
- Part: Filter
- Part number: QB0443
- Condition: Dirty
- Location: Cabin
- 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/SIMA200432907

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW NOTICED A STRONG DETERGENT SMELL IN THE COCKPIT AND IN THE CABIN.  SMELL FELT STRONGER IN THE COCKPIT.  MAINTENANCE REPORTED A COMPRESSOR WASH HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED THE NIGHT BEFORE.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CABIN AIR FILTERS.  A GROUND RUN WAS COMPLIED WITH AND NO ORDERS DETECTED.  AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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