# SDR MWEA95240

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 24, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N401ME
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47133
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: Atomizer
- Part number: 36011932
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Apu
- Stage of operation: UK
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA95240

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTS WHILE AT GATE IN MKE, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN.  MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL LEAKING AT FUEL ATOMIZER ON APU BURNER CAN.  REMOVED AND REPLACED ATOMIZER O-RING.  LEAK CHECKED GOOD, RETURNED A/C TO SERVICE.

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