SMOKE OBSERVED AT BASE OF HORIZONTAL STAB WITH APU RUNNING AT GATE. FOUND APU DOOR ACTUATOR AS SOURCE OF SMOKE. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 49-15-01C. SP 1 AND #2. AUTH # 250402;[02] R/R APU AIR INLET DOOR ACTUATOR PER AMM 49-15-31. OPS CK GOOD & ALL SPS REVERSED.
| Incident date | May 4, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | SWAA |
| Flight | MEL49 |
| Aircraft | BOEING 7378 |
| Registration | N8827Q |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: SWAA smoke report on 2025-05-04 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: SWAA smoke report on 2025-05-05 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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