Originally Posted by Jetlinker (Post 712601)

I've noticed this smell quite a few times on the EMB-145. I've been told it comes from mold residue in the packs. Now I'm not so sure. It's a very pungent smell.

Originally Posted by captnmajic (Post 712761)

Moral of the story: DO NOT assume anything and take no chances. It's YOUR health and career that's on the line.

Originally Posted by shiftwork (Post 713087)

.....and I thought running around with the pack flow on Lo in 319's with 145 pax and 321's with ECON FLOW and 218 pax's was bad!

Originally Posted by captnmajic (Post 712420)

I can certainly relate. Keep in mind your CO detector will likely not indicate a problem as the real issue is with TCP's. According to information I have, there is a detector that will warn of TCP's that has been available in Europe for several years now, but the European carriers are fighting having it installed on the flight deck as it will prove what many flight crews have been trying to warn managements of for years. Based on my experience, TCP's most often manifest themselves as a "dirty sock" smell. If you ever notice such a smell immediately go on 100% O2/smoke goggles and land as soon as possible. I hope this helps.

Originally Posted by EVpilot (Post 713151)

Here is a document affirming this. http://ashsd.afacwa.org/docs/HCPfull.pdf
Interesting reading. First Ive heard of this but Ive flown a lot of planes with the dirty sock smelling air.