Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Aircraft Equipment Problem Dissipated; Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
Approaching our top of descent point during cruise; flight attendants reported electrical/burning oil smell in the cabin; especially in rows 10 through 17. Passengers and a commuting pilot voiced similar concerns to them and to us upon landing. We did not smell anything in the cockpit; and the smell was reported to dissipate after about 5-7 minutes; during the descent. Appropriate logbook entry; fumes report and contact with the [Chief Pilot] were accomplished.
Air carrier Captain reported being informed by Flight Attendant of electrical/burning oil smell in passenger cabin.