# SDR UPS97424466

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 16, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N672UP
- Make and model: Boeing 747123F
- Aircraft serial: 20324
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: Sump Drain
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuselage
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: L, B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS97424466

## Discrepancy

ON TAKEOFF A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WAS DETECTED IN COCKPIT AND UPPER DECK ODOR LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES.  FOUND (2) SUMP DRAINS LEAKING (REF ITEMS 1 AND 2) RESULTING IN FUEL ENTERING INTO THE BODY FAIRINGS AND A/C BAY CLEANED AND SECURED GROUND SERVICE CONNECTOR DOOR (REF EO B747-2120- 9566A).  RAN PACKS AND RECIRC FAN NO FUEL ODORS DETECTED.

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