# SDR SIMA2972

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 23, 2000
- Submitted: December 20, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N381AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B381
- System (JASC): [2822 · Fuel Boost Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2822)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 8346
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuel Transfer
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2972

## Discrepancy

SGF - FLT 3516 - CREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL IN CABIN/COCKPIT WHEN STANDBY PUMP WAS CROSSFEED.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED STANDBY FUEL SWITCH.  OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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