# SDR WX0A2018022873308

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 2018
- Submitted: March 1, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N863GA
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49911
- Aircraft time: 57,177 hours, 37,329 cycles
- System (JASC): [4930 · APU Engine Fuel and Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/4930)
- Part: Fuel Heater
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Apu
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/WX0A2018022873308

## Discrepancy

STRONG FUEL SMELL THROUGHOUT AIRCRAFT. R&R LEAKING APU FUEL HEATER.

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