A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Troubleshooting; Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Maintenance Action
Human Factors; Aircraft
During descent as power went back to idle aircraft filled with strong odor suspected to be fumes. Flight attendants showed symptoms of headaches; soar throats and Metallic taste.Lack of maintenance accountability for poor procedures and FAA overlook of them. Third fume event on the same aircraft in less than 30 days. Better and more accountable maintenance procedures [recommended].
Air Carrier First Officer reported a fume event during initial descent resulting in flight attendants experiencing physiological symptoms.