# SDR TAOA019714

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 18, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N918TS
- Make and model: Boeing 727225
- Aircraft serial: 20445
- System (JASC): [8012 · Engine Start Valves/Controls](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8012)
- Part: Packing
- Part number: MS29513223
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Nr 3 Start Vlv
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: B, K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA019714

## Discrepancy

FLT 6030 - LGA-BOS - SMELL OF FUMES THROUGH OUT CABIN.  BOTH ON THE GROUND AND IN AIR.  FOUND NR 3 ENGINE START FUEL VALVE LEAKING IN RIGHT WHEEL WELL.  REPLACED PACKING ON FUEL VALVE FITTING, LEAK CHECKED AND OPERATIONAL CHECK ACCOMPLISHED.  (M)

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