# SDR C2XA02CL003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 4, 2002
- Submitted: January 8, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N14945
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145049
- System (JASC): [4900 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4900)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 4950385
- Condition: Dirty
- Location: Apu
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA02CL003

## Discrepancy

CLE FLIGHT#3024 THE CREW REPORTED THE APU STARTED ON THE GROUND WITH STRONG FUEL SMELL FILLING THE CABIN.MAINTENANCE PLACED THE APU ON MEL 49-00-00.MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE START FUEL CHECK VALVE.OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD.THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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