SDR USAABB08128

Service difficulty report · Unknown · Boeing 767201

Difficulty date: August 6, 2008
Submitted: August 12, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N245AY
Make and model: Boeing 767201
Aircraft serial: 23897
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Unknown
Condition: Odor
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: H, A

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

What was found

PHL FLT 742 EN ROUTE PHL TO BCN. ABOUT ONE HOUR INTO THE FLIGHT, THE CREW TWICE NOTICED A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR, WHICH TWICE DISSIPATED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. THE CREW NOTED THAT TURNING OFF THE FIRST OFFICER`S FOOT HEATER ELIMINATED THE ODOR ALTOGETHER. THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD PHL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PLACED THE AIRCRAFT ON MEL. (S)