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InFO 24013: Voluntary Reporting of Fume or Smoke Events Onboard Passenger-Carrying Aircraft Operating Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 121.
In Brief
What It Addresses
This InFO serves to provide information on the standardization of Part 121 service difficulty reports (SDR) for smoke, vapor, or toxic or noxious fumes utilizing the Service Difficulty Reporting System (SDRS) per § 121.703(a)(5).
Why It Matters
The current SDRS program contains the ability to record reports of smoke, vapor, or toxic or noxious fumes events. Congress has recently mandated changes to event reporting that require additional information on cabin air quality reports.
Recommended Action
Part 121 operators conducting passenger carrying operations should familiarize themselves with the information contained in this InFO.
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Subject: Voluntary Reporting of Fume or Smoke Events Onboard Passenger-Carrying Aircraft Operating Under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 121.
Purpose: This InFO serves to provide information on the standardization of Part 121 service difficulty reports (SDR) for smoke, vapor, or toxic or noxious fumes utilizing the Service Difficulty Reporting System (SDRS) per § 121.703(a)(5).
Background: The current SDRS program contains the ability to record reports of smoke, vapor, or toxic or noxious fumes events. Congress has recently mandated changes to event reporting that require additional information on cabin air quality reports.
Discussion: Air carriers should ensure their procedures capture the following data in SDRS cabin air quality submissions:
(A) Identification of the flight number, type, and registration of the aircraft. (B) The date of the reported fume or smoke event onboard the aircraft.
(C) Description of fumes or smoke in the aircraft, including the nature, intensity, and visual consistency or smell (if any).
(D) The location of the fumes or smoke in the aircraft.
(E) The source (if discernible) of the fumes or smoke in the aircraft.
(F) The phase of flight during which fumes or smoke first became present.
(G) The duration of the fume or smoke event.
(H) Any required onboard medical attention for passengers or crew members.
(I) Any additional factors as determined appropriate by the Administrator or crew member submitting a report.
Typically, the dropdown fields on the submission will capture Items A, B, and F above. Items C, D, E, G,H, and I will need to be entered in Item 4, Problem Description. All relevant fields in the SDRS submission should be utilized.
Recommended Action: Part 121 operators conducting passenger carrying operations should familiarize themselves with the information contained in this InFO.
Contact: Questions or comments regarding this InFO should be directed to the Air Transportation Division - Operations Group at (202) 267-8166 or 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@FAA.Gov.
InFOInformation for Operators
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
InFO 24013
DATE: 11/12/24
Flight Standards Service
Washington, DC
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InFO 24013