DURING DESCENT AROUND 10,000 FT AN ODOR WAS NOTICE THAT SEEMED TO SMELL LIKE A MUSTY BURNING. IT WAS SHORT LIVED, BUT RETURNED ON THE GROUND. WORK CARRIED 0550-2002 WAS ACCOMPLISHED TO IDENTIFY ISSUE. HEAVY OIL SATURATION WAS FOUND IN APU INLET UP INSIDE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR SECTION LEADING TO TYPE 1 CORRECTIVE ACTION BEING REQUIRED W/MCC BEING NOTIFIED W/LEVEL B W/C 2100-2005 BEING THE REQUEST W/C TO ACCOMPLISH. (CONT. ON LOG 8583701). ACCOMPLISHED W/C 2100-2005 AFTER FWDING APU TO MEL 49-10-01A. LR & R CABIN AIR FILTERS DUE TO FUME EVENT REF A321 AMM 21-21. (LP: 8421398)
| Incident date | February 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | DALA |
| Flight | MEL49 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A330941 |
| Registration | N417DX |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: DALA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-11 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: DALA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-09 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: F3LA fumes or odor report on 2026-02-13 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
This entry summarizes publicly reported information and links to the original reporting or official record. Details can change as authorities and operators release additional information.