SDR C2XA02IA014

Service difficulty report · Nozzle · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date: January 22, 2002
Submitted: January 26, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N13955
Make and model: Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial: 145075
System (JASC): 4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control
Part: Nozzle
Part number: 4504401
Condition: Dirty
Location: Apu
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

IAH- FLIGHT 3794, STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT WHEN APU STARTED ON APPROACH. MAINTENANCE CLEANED APU START FUEL NOZZLES, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE APU, NO DEFECTS NOTED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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