# SDR DLM88050033

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 15, 2005
- Submitted: February 1, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N931DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49718
- Aircraft time: 44,263 hours, 35,382 cycles
- System (JASC): [3820 · Wash Water System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3820)
- Part: Water Heater
- Part number: 8921460G5
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Fwd Lavatory
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88050033

## Discrepancy

DURING DESCENT FWD LAV SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF.  F/A NOTED A CHEMICAL SMELL WHEN THE DOOR WAS OPENED.  REPLACED OVERHEATED WATER HEATER.

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