# SDR C2XA02CL088

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 2002
- Submitted: April 5, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N16525](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16525), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-135LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-135LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-135lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145403
- 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: B
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA02CL088

## Discrepancy

THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN WHEN THE APU WAS STARTED.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE APU.  NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND.THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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