# SDR CALA2026051216190

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 11, 2026
- Submitted: May 13, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N455UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N455UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1105
- Aircraft time: 78,530 hours, 32,201 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [7900 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7900)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Smoke
- Location: Left
- 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/CALA2026051216190

## Discrepancy

GRND PERSONNEL REPORTED WHITE SMOKE OUT OF THE LEFT ENGINE WHILE TAXING TO THE GATE.  ACCOMPLISHED GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION FOR ANY FUEL OR OIL LEAKS AND NONE FOUND. OIL QTY IS NORMAL, SUSPECT RESIDUAL FUEL IN BURNER CAN AREA BEING THE CAUSE. ACCOMPLISHED 3 MINUTE IDLE RUN AND NO FURTHER SMOKE/VAPOR NOTED. REF AMM 79-00-00-810-829-A.  ACCOMPLISHED GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION FOR ANY FUEL OR OIL LEAKS AND NONE FOUND. OIL QTY IS NORMAL, SUSPECT RESIDUAL FUEL IN BURNER CAN AREA BEING THE CAUSE. ACCOMPLISHED 3 MINUTE IDLE RUN AND NO FURTHER SMOKE/VAPOR NOTED.

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