# SDR WX0A071151

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 2012
- Submitted: April 17, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N874GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N874GA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49643
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Control Valve
- Part number: 0711346003
- Part serial: 0611A
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071151

## Discrepancy

FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL REPORTS ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORT SMOKEY SMELL IN CABIN.  MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND APU SUCKING SKYDROL IN DUE TO A LEAK ON LEFT THRUST REVERSER CONTROL VALVE.  REPLACED CONTROL VALVE IAW MM 78-31-02, OPS AND LEAKS CHECK GOOD.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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