FDA 483 - American Airlines - June 05, 2025

An FDA inspection of American Airlines in Los Angeles, CA on June 5, 2025, revealed significant issues related to the maintenance of potable water systems and the sanitary disposal of lavatory waste. Observations included multiple leaks, broken equipment, and unprotected nozzles in potable water cabinets, posing a risk of drinking water contamination. Additionally, lavatory waste trucks were found with missing caps on discharge pipes, indicating a failure to ensure sanitary waste disposal.