# SDR C2XA02CL037

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 8, 2002
- Submitted: February 11, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N16944
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145045
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Odor
- Condition: Detected
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA02CL037

## Discrepancy

CLE FLIGHT 3015 THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN AND COCKPIT WHEN THE APU WAS STARTED.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS.  NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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