# SDR 0202899987

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 13, 2002
- Submitted: September 18, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N987US
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47458
- Aircraft time: 79,713 hours, 60,932 cycles
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Smoke
- Condition: Detected
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0202899987

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB, SMOKE WAS NOTICED IN THE CABIN.  SMOKE DISSIPATED AFTER TURNING OFF WING AND ENGINE ANTI-ICE.  RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.  MAINTENANCE PURGED THE AC SYSTEM AND REPLACED THE COALESCER BAGS.  OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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