# SDR C2XA04CL029

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 22, 2004
- Submitted: March 26, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N12530
- Make and model: Emb EMB-135LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-135LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-135lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145533
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: Apu
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Apu Bay
- 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/C2XA04CL029

## Discrepancy

CLE FLIGHT 2888 THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT WHEN THE APU WAS STARTED.  MAINTENANCE PLACED THE APU ON MEL.

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