# SDR C2XA04IA074

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 17, 2004
- Submitted: June 21, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N13964
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145123
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: Odor
- Condition: Detected
- Location: Apu
- 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/C2XA04IA074

## Discrepancy

IAH - FLIGHT 2197, THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN THE APU WAS STARTED AFTER LANDING.  MAINTENANCE OPERATIONALLY CHECKED THE APU WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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