# SDR C2XA00IA252

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 10, 2000
- Submitted: October 25, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N15713](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15713), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120RT
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120RT](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120114
- System (JASC): [4990 · APU Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4990)
- Part: Apu
- Part number: 168401201
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Apu Bay
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA00IA252

## Discrepancy

SHV - THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE APU EMITS A FUEL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN ON THE GROUND.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE APU IAW EMB120 MM 49-00-02, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.  (M)

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