A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Be fast to recognize an air quality event.I was flying an A320 from ZZZ to ZZZ1. During the arrival we had an air quality event. The estimated duration of the event was 5 minutes. During the event the power levels did not change. I have experienced this in the same type of aircraft before. There was no evidence of smoke or fire in the cockpit and it was localized. The odor smelled like dirty socks and were mild. It was only in the cockpit. During the time of event; our air supply was the engines. I was able to turn off Pack 1 and isolate the problem within about 15 seconds. I reserve the right to change my statement as more informant becomes available.
A320 Captain reported a fumes event during descent which was described as a 'dirty socks' odor. The flight continued to its destination after the number 1 Pack was turned off.