# SDR DALA2026062003685

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 19, 2026
- Submitted: June 20, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N545DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N545DE), 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: 11644
- Aircraft time: 11,594 hours, 2,803 cycles
- Engine: Iae PW1133GAJM
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: Oil System
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/DALA2026062003685

## Discrepancy

FROM TOP OF DESCENT ALL THE WAY TO TOUCHDOWN STRONG ODOR THAT STARTED IN THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT. PILOTS SMELLED FROM ABOUT 4000 MSL TO LANDING. ODOR DISSIPATED AFTER LANDING.  SUSPECT SOURCE IS NR 2 ENGINE. EVIDENCE OF OIL AT SPINNER. REPLACED SHAFT COVER SEAL. (LP 9074544, 1654139 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)

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