# SDR C2XA11CL082

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 2011
- Submitted: March 31, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N12564
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145618
- Aircraft time: 21,059 hours, 16,133 cycles
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: B-Nut
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Apu
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA11CL082

## Discrepancy

IAD FLT 5867 - THE CREW REPORTED A FUEL SMELL ON APU START.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED B-NUT ON THE APU FUEL CONTROL VALVE.  OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD.

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