# SDR IPXA09M56321

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 11, 2009
- Submitted: June 17, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N279UP
- Make and model: Doug MD-11F
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48573
- System (JASC): [4920 · APU Core Engine](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4920)
- Part: Apu
- Part number: 38003961
- Part serial: 304
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Apu Bay
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B, A
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA09M56321

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE:N/A APU PRODUCED LOUD BANG AND THEN SMOKE WITH FLAMES.  REMOVED AND REPLACED APU PER TC 9112, LEAKS CHECKS GOOD, THIS CLEARS M402696.  PLACARD REMOVED.

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