# SDR DLM88050558

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 19, 2005
- Submitted: September 28, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N974DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53242
- Aircraft time: 39,514 hours, 30,571 cycles
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Cargo
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88050558

## Discrepancy

ON DESCENT INTO ATL AT FL240, F/A REPORTED A STRONG SULFUR ODOR AND A LIGHT HAZE.  TURNED OFF GALLEY POWER AND RADIO RACK SWITCH TO VENTURI.  THE HAZE AND ODOR DISSIPATED WITHIN 2 MINUTES.  REPLACED FWD CARGO HEATER.

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