SDR C2XA01IA166

Service difficulty report · Tank · Emb EMB120ER

Difficulty date: March 14, 2001
Submitted: March 21, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N58733
Make and model: Emb EMB120ER
Aircraft serial: 120197
System (JASC): 4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control
Part: Tank
Part number: 161544100
Condition: Odor
Location: Apu
Stage of operation: UK
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

IAH - FLIGHT 3420, THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE APU BLEED CAUSED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE DRAINED THE APU EPA TANK, OPERTAIONALLY CHECKED THE APU AND PACKS SYSTEM WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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