Brasilia EMB-120 All Series
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Environment - Non Weather Related
I was completing my pre-flight duties and was powering up the aircraft for the first flight of the day. After starting; the APU and turning on the PACs; the aircraft quickly filled with fumes that were undeniably that of Jet-A. After some time and exposure trying to troubleshoot the issue; the problem was isolated; and the fumes dissipated. However; the mild exposure to the fumes left me with the typical symptoms associated with such an incident. There was absolutely no doubt as to my fitness for duty or the safe operation/airworthiness of the aircraft afterwards; but I still have some mild symptoms hours later.
EMB120 First Officer reported exposure to Jet-A fumes during pre-flight that resulted in mild symptoms that lasted hours.