SDR SCNA95140

Service difficulty report · Apu · Boeing 7272A1

Difficulty date: July 2, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N286SC
Make and model: Boeing 7272A1
Aircraft serial: 21601
System (JASC): 4900 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System
Part: Apu
Part number: GTCP8598CK
Condition: Failed
Location: Aft Fus
Stage of operation: TX
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIING, THE CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU INTERNALLY FAILED CAUSING SMOKE, IT WAS THEN INTRODUCED INTO THE CABIN THOUGH THE AIRCRAFT PACKS. THE APU WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.

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