# SDR GTIA2023101037522

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 6, 2023
- Submitted: October 11, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N685NK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685NK), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 8115
- Aircraft time: 18,440 hours, 8,078 cycles
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Butterfly Valve
- Part number: V2T127D
- Part serial: L104207261
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cockpit Vents
- Part time: 18,440 hours, 8,078 cycles
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023101037522

## Discrepancy

BURNT SMELL OF PLASTIC/RUBBER COMING FROM COCKPIT FORWARD AIR VENTS DURING CRUISE AND LASTED FOR REMAINING OF FLIGHT-R & R THE BUTTERFLY AIR VALVE IAW AMM 26-54-000/400-001-A. OPS TEST GOOD. NO UNUSUAL ODOR OR FUME. A/C OK FOR SVC

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