# SDR DALA20190603361

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 2019
- Submitted: June 3, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N915DE
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53420
- Aircraft time: 63,997 hours, 50,015 cycles
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: Housing
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Apu Fuel
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA20190603361

## Discrepancy

STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN COCKPIT AND CABIN WHEN APU STARTED AFTER LANDING. C/W REQUIREMENTS OF NO GO ODI PREVENTION 2172. FOUND LEAKING FUEL FILTER HOUSING. REPLACED PACKING ON FILTER HOUSING PER B717 AMM 49-30. LK CHECK GOOD. PERFORM FULL DUCT BURNOUT PER WC 7100-2619 CLEANED APU INLET. NO SMOKE OR FUMES PRESENT. A/C OK FOR SVC. (LP5799778)

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