AT 6000 MSL ON APPROACH, FLAPS 1, 210 KTS., SMELLED A BITTER, ACID, OILY SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. TURNING OFF PACK 1 IMPROVED THE AIR QUALITY. F/A DID NOT SMELL ANYTHING ABNORMAL. DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE 2.9 PSI -PER GMM 30.40 ODOR EVENT STAGE 1. APPLIED TSM 05-50-810-831-A DECISION TABLE POINTS TO CORRECTIVE ACTION TYPE 1, LEVEL OF ODOR IS B. APU INSPECTION REQ SEE L/P 6010517-2. DECANTAMINATION LEVEL B REQ. SEE L/P 6010518-1
| Incident date | January 21, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | GTIA |
| Flight | AT6000 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A320271N |
| Registration | N970NK |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: GTIA fumes or odor report on 2026-01-21 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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