SDR C2XA00IA417

Service difficulty report · Apu · Emb EMB120RT

Difficulty date: November 14, 2000
Submitted: December 15, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N22727
Make and model: Emb EMB120RT
Aircraft serial: 120177
System (JASC): 4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control
Part: Apu
Part number: 168400200
Condition: Leaking
Location: Aft
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

CREW REPORTED A FUEL SMELL IN COCKPIT WITH THE APU BLEED SELECTED ON. MX PLACED THE APU ON MEL 49-52-01, CATEGORY C, PLACARD #001986, AND A/C WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE. 11/14/00 MX REMOVED/REPLACED APU IAW EMB-120 MM49-10-01 AND A/C WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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