AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: MUSTY SOCK SMELL DURING DESCENT AT 18,000'. FLIGHT CREW DID FUMES REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND FUMES DISSIPATED. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE, ODOR, FUMES TROUBLESHOOTING TASK CARD 26L00021001 AND FOUND THE APU IGV DRAIN WITH SIGNS OF OIL LEAKAGE. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED BURN OUT WITH TASK CARD 26L00021013 AND PLACED THE APU ON MEL. . (OPEN)
| Incident date | July 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | AALA |
| Flight | AT18 |
| Aircraft | AIRBUS A319132 |
| Registration | N818AW |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: AALA fumes or odor report on 2026-07-12 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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