Summary
Due to intermittent reports of smells in the cockpit associated with bleed air from the right engine, first reported on 4 July 2000, a compressor wash had been carried out on the engine and the crew had been requested to report further.
The crew subsequently reported a strong smell in the cockpit at times during climb, cruise and descent. The smell was accompanied by an oily taste in the mouth with general ill feeling and headaches. The symptoms abated after the right engine bleed air was turned off.
The operator reported that there have been no further reports. However, the engine has been scheduled for removal and return to the manufacturer for further investigation as a defective internal engine oil seal is suspected.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200003428 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/07/2000 |
| Location | 37 km N Sydney, Aero. |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 21/09/2000 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Fumes |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Saab Aircraft Co. |
|---|---|
| Model | 340 |
| Registration | VH-KDQ |
| Serial number | 340B-325 |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Sydney, NSW |
| Destination | Coffs Harbour, NSW |
| Damage | Nil |