AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ON APPROACH, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED AN ACRID/BURNING RUBBER SMELL TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE CABIN. THEY REPORT IT DISSIPATED AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES. UPON OPENING THE CABIN DOOR IT WAS PRESENT AGAIN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FORWARD GALLEY COFFEE MAKER TO HAVE A BURNING SMELL WHEN THE WARMER WAS TURNED ON AND REPLACED IT PER AMM 25-35-15. A SATISFACTORY LEAK / OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ODORS NOTED.
| Incident date | September 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Flight | AMM25 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A321231 |
| Registration | N581UW |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2025-09-01 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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