Saab Aircraft AB SF-340B, VH-KDQ

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.