# SDR C2XA02CL030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 2, 2002
- Submitted: February 4, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N19503](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19503), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-135ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-135ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-135er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145176
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Odor
- Condition: Detected
- Location: Cabin
- 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/C2XA02CL030

## Discrepancy

THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN WHEN THE APU WAS STARTED ON THE GROUND.   MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED.THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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