Service difficulty report · Vent Line · Airbus A320*

Difficulty date
November 23, 2023
Submitted
December 12, 2023
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N147AA
Make and model
Airbus A320*
Aircraft serial
6802
Aircraft time
24,597 hours, 9,510 cycles
Part
Vent Line
Part number
UNKNOWN
Condition
Clogged
Location
Zone 100 - Fuse
Stage of operation
DE
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING DESCENT THROUGH FL180 THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED A STRONG DIRTY SOCKS ODOR IN THE CABIN. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR AALA202311279021: MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU GEARBOX VENT TUBE / LINE CLOGGED AND CLEANED THE VENT TUBE / LINE PER AMM 49-26-55. A SATISFACTORY LEAK / OPEATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED. ** (CLOSED)