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Md-80 flight crew reported returning to the departure airport after being advised of a 'burning electrical odor' in the cabin.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1440528 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201704 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | MD-80 Series (DC-9-80) Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Initial Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying First Officer |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor |
Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff received 4 chime call from fas. Strong burning electrical odor reported throughout cabin. [Advised ATC] and requested immediate return to [departure airport]. Ran partial smoke/fire/fumes checklist through pulling recirculation fan; passenger seat; and internet cbs. Galley power turned off. Non-overweight landing [ensued] and checked by arff for hot-spots. Returned to gate. Fumes were dissipating prior to landing. Source unknown. Logbook entry made.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: MD-80 flight crew reported returning to the departure airport after being advised of a 'burning electrical odor' in the cabin.
Narrative: Shortly after takeoff received 4 chime call from FAs. Strong burning electrical odor reported throughout cabin. [Advised ATC] and requested immediate return to [departure airport]. Ran partial Smoke/Fire/Fumes checklist through pulling Recirculation Fan; Passenger Seat; and Internet CBs. Galley Power turned off. Non-overweight landing [ensued] and checked by ARFF for hot-spots. Returned to gate. Fumes were dissipating prior to landing. Source unknown. Logbook entry made.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.