# SDR 9702791158

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N158US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158US), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-40
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46767
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Apu
- Part number: TSCP70048
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Apu Compt
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B, J
- Precautionary procedure: F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9702791158

## Discrepancy

DURING BOARDING, THE APU FAILED, FIRE BOTTLES WERE FIRED AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE.  REPLACED APU, WATER SEPARATOR BAGS AND PURGED PACKS.

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