# SDR AALA20160602005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 24, 2016
- Submitted: June 2, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N7514A
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49891
- Aircraft time: 74,276 hours, 39,301 cycles
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: Bolt
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Filter Cover
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160602005

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED.  A STRONG FUEL SMELL REPORTED THROUGHOUT CABIN WHEN APU SUPPLYING AIR CONDITIONING.  INSPECTED APU & FOUND FUEL FILTER COVER LOOSE & WET.  R & R FILTER COVER BOLTS IAW AMM 49-30-02.  OPERATIONAL & LEAK CHECKED NORMAL.  ACCOMPLISHED CARD 21-96-01 WITH NO ODORS NOTED.

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