SDR C2XA02IA214

Service difficulty report · Tank · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date: October 4, 2002
Submitted: October 6, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N13994
Make and model: Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial: 145291
System (JASC): 4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control
Part: Tank
Condition: Odor
Location: Epa Overflow
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

IAH- THE CREW NOTED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ODOR OF FUEL WENT AWAY AFTER APU SHUT DOWN. MAINTENANCE DRAINED FUEL FROM THE EPA TANK, GROUND RAN APU, NO DEFECTS NOTED, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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