# SDR C2XA03CL195

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 30, 2003
- Submitted: December 2, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N14516
- Make and model: Emb EMB-135LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-135LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-135lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145323
- 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/C2XA03CL195

## Discrepancy

CLE FLIGHT NR 2460 THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AFTER THE APU WAS STARTED.THE CREW REPORTED THE ODOR DID GO AWAY EVENTUALLY.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE APU. NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND.

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