AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED DIRTY SOCK SMELL IN THE FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN ON CLIMB OUT AND DESCENT. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR AALA202502271183: MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU LEAKING OIL FROM THE V BAND AND REPLACED THE APU PER TASK CARD 26L31049003. A DECONTAMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER TASK CARD 26L00021014. A SATISFACTORY LEAK / OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO LEAKS OR ODOR NOTED. ** (CLOSED)
| Incident date | February 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321231 |
| Registration | N982VJ |
| Affected area | Cockpit |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-02-26 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-02-26 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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