AFTER PUSHBACK AND ENGINE START FA'S IN AFT GALLEY REPORTED A STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR FROM THE AFT CENTER LAV AREA. FLIGHT RETURNED TO THE GATE AND DEPLANED. LAVATORY WASTE SYSTEMS VACUUM GENERATOR. C/W MSI PREVENTION PROGRAM STEPS A – G FOUND VACUUM GEN CB POPPED IN REAR CB PANEL FWD VACUUM GEN TO MEL 38-30-01D "M" PROCEDURES C/W MEL & PLACARD INSTALLED. (LP: 8081427)
| Incident date | December 19, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | DALA |
| Flight | MEL38 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A320212 |
| Registration | N374NW |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: DALA fumes or odor report on 2025-12-19 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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