# SDR AALA202406193482

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 18, 2024
- Submitted: June 19, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N163AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163AA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6866
- Aircraft time: 24,240 hours, 9,646 cycles
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202406193482

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING DESCENT THRU 10000, THERE WAS A STRONG ACRID SMELL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. THE ODOR WAS SLIGHTLY BETTER AFTER TURNING PACK 1 OFF. THE STRONGEST SMELL WAS NOTICED IN THE AFT OF THE CABIN. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED** (OPEN)

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