As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
LAX - SMOKE SMELL IN CABIN REPORTED. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED COOLING SYSTEM PER MEL 21-51-2. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SUBSEQUENTLY CLEARED DEFERRAL BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. SWAPPED GROUND COOLING FANS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. (M)