MD-80 Series (DC-9-80) Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
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.
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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.