# SDR WWMA9800087

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 14, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N283AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B283
- System (JASC): [2121 · Air Distribution Fan](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2121)
- Part: Fan
- Part number: EVCTA465A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800087

## Discrepancy

CREW SMELLED STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL IN THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT RECIRCULATION FAN FROZEN AND CAUSING THE SMELL.  REPLACED THE FAN.

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