WHEN STARTING APU, THERE IS A MILDLY NOXIOUS ODOR THAT FILLS THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. IT SMELLS LIKE BURNING OIL. ODOR REMAINS FOR THE ENTIRE FLIGHT, EVEN WITH APU OFF. SUSPECT COMING FROM THE APU AND RESIDUAL FUMES ARE LINGERING FOR REMAINDER OF FLIGHT, BUT NOT SURE. REMOVED APU AND INSTALLED CUSTOMER SUPPLIED INSPECTED APU. COMPLIED WITH OPS CHECKS AND LEAK CHECKS OF APU WITH POWER ON RUNS. IAW AMM 49-10-00.
| Incident date | November 16, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | DXTA |
| Flight | AMM49 |
| Aircraft | TEXTRN TEXTRON700 |
| Registration | N871QS |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: DXTA fumes or odor report on 2025-11-16 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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