# SDR 96ZZZM1375

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 22, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N505AU
- Make and model: Boeing 737-3B7
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-3B7](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-3b7) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23380
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: O-Ring
- Part number: MS29513222
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Ctr Fuel Tank
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1375

## Discrepancy

CLT - FLT 278 - CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN FORWARD CABIN WITH RECIRCULATION FAN ON, REGARDLESS OF PACK POSITION.  WITH FAN OFF, ODOR DISSIPATED.  MAINTENANCE FOUND CENTER TANK AFT FITTING (FROM AUX TANK) LEAKING.  REPLACED O-RINGS AT CENTER TANK AFT FITTING.  LEAK CHECK GOOD.  REFERENCE USAASB96168.

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