# SDR DALA2026012300523

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 20, 2026
- Submitted: January 23, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N509DT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N509DT), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-271NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-271NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-s-a-s-a321-271nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10958
- Aircraft time: 14,112 hours, 3,471 cycles
- System (JASC): [2597 · Equipment/Furnishings Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2597)
- Part: Wire Harness
- Condition: Arced
- Location: Zone 900
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026012300523

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT 5009, FA'S DESCRIBED A METALLIC ODOR AT ABOUT 3000FT ON DESCENT IN THE AFT GALLEY. INTENSITY IS A 7 OUT OF 10 PER FA. DISSAPATED SHORTLY AFTER LANDING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND ARCING EVIDENCE FOR HARNESS P/N 697858-6711 CONNECTOR FOR RT AFT GALLEY COFFEE MAKER. FWD TO NEF 25-36-02: 21FEB26, REPLACED COFFEEMAKER AND HARNESS. (LP 7550125)

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