# SDR DLM88990539

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 15, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N965DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49984
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Apu
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Apu Compt
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88990539

## Discrepancy

EMERGENCY RETURN TO ATL FOR SMOKE IN CABIN.  HEAVY WT LANDING 134.8 SMOOTH AND LESS THAN 360 FPM SINK RATE.  FOUND OIL IN APU INLET.  REPLACED APU, CHECKS NORMAL.

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