AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: STRONG ODOR OF MUSTY SOCKS ON TAKEOFF THAT DISSIPATED BUT STILL LINGERED DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU OIL PUMP FILTER DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING AND REPLACED IT PER AMM 49-91-14. A DECONTAMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER TASK CARD 26L00021014. A SATISFACTORY LEAK / OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ODORS NOTED.

Incident date February 4, 2025
Airline AALA
Flight AMM49
Aircraft AIRBUS A321231
Registration N900UW
Affected area Engine
Event type Fumes or Odor
Verification Official

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