# SDR WX0A2013041071555

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 2013
- Submitted: April 10, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N425NV
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49438
- System (JASC): [2120 · Air Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2120)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: UK
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2013041071555

## Discrepancy

STRONG SMELL OF MELTING PLASTIC ON TAXI OUT.  SEEMED TO DISSIPATE WHEN PACKS TURNED OFF.  INSPECTED CABIN AND RAN APU AND BOTH ENGINES WITH NO SMELL NOTED.

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