SDR DALA2018042002662

Service difficulty report · Line · Doug MD88

Difficulty date: April 19, 2018
Submitted: April 20, 2018
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N953DL
Make and model: Doug MD88
Aircraft serial: 49884
Aircraft time: 74,034 hours, 54,754 cycles
System (JASC): 7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser
Part: Line
Condition: Leaking
Location: Thrust Reverser
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WAX LIKE BURNING ODOR IN THE AFT CABIN DURING DESCENT AND APPROACH, DISSIPATED ON LANDING. PERFORMED ODI PREVENTION AND FOUND A SMALL LEAK OUT OF THE RT THRUST REVERSR VALVE LINE. TIGHTENED THE LINE AND OPS OK. C/W AMDS CARDS 2120-2367, 4950-2815, 4900-2215, AND 2170-4139.

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