# SDR AALA990160

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N144AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N144AA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-10-30
- Registry model: [Doug DC-10-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47848
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Apu
- Part number: NHL60501
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Tail
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA990160

## Discrepancy

DFW - FLT 102 - DURING TAKEOFF AND CLIMB, FUME SMELL IN CABIN WAS NOTICED BY CREW AND PASSENGERS AND DISSIPATED.  ODOR RETURNED DURING DESCENT AND LASTED THROUGH ENGINE SHUTDOWN.  MAINTENANCE FOUND APU TO BE CAUSE OF ODOR.  REMOVED AND REPLACED APU, CHANGE COALESCER BAGS AND ACCOMPLISHED BURN OUT.  SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.  (M)

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