Give the flap motor a good strong whiff, with your nose right up on it.
Does it smell like your smoky cockpit did?
I think the motor can get a little burned inside but still operate. This might have happened during the time that your flap was jammed.
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Originally Posted by Pilotjim77
Probably bumped the flap with my leg when it was fully extended during preflight inspection. I put some marks on the flaps now so as not to fully extend them on the ground.
Thanks for all the other responses. I still have not found the source of smoke. I'm getting a very faint odor of smoke after start up, but no visible smoke. I checked the flap motor and wiring... no sign of burning or melting. No wiring or connections beneath the panel look burnt or melted. Nothing feels hot. Sure wish I could locate the source.
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