# SDR MWEA98561

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 26, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N502ME
- 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: 48132
- System (JASC): [4900 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4900)
- Part: Apu
- Part number: 38025611
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Aft Fuselage
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA98561

## Discrepancy

AFTER COMPLETING BEFORE START CHECKLIST EXTERNAL POWER WENT OFF LINE AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE.  MTC DEFERRED ENTIRE APU.

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