# SDR WX0A071821

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 16, 2014
- Submitted: January 17, 2014
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N868GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N868GA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49554
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Control Valve
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, B, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071821

## Discrepancy

LAVATORY SMOKE ALARM ON DEPARTURE, NO VISIBLE SMOKE OR FIRE BUT ODD SMELL IN AFT RT LAVATORY.  FOUND A LEAK AT THE LT THRUST REVERSER CONTROL VLV & APU OIL PUMP SUCTION LINE.  TIGHTENED ALL FITTINGS, LEAK CHECK GOOD.  PERFORMED PACK BURN OUT & CHANGED THE COALESCE BAGS, ODOR DISSIPATED.  WORK PERFORMED IAW AMM 21-20-00, 49-00-00 & 78-31-04.

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