# SDR AALA991183

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 15, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N278AA
- 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: 49294
- System (JASC): [4990 · APU Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4990)
- Part: Oil Plug
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Apu
- 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/AALA991183

## Discrepancy

LAX - FLT 596 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM BUR TO DFW, SMOKE REPORTED IN PASSENGER CABIN.  EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED LAX WITHOUT INCIDENT.  REPLACED APU ENGINE OIL MAIN OIL DRAIN PLUG AND O-RINGS.  PERFORMED AIR CONDITIONING PACK BURNOUT PER MM.  SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.  (M)

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