Flight Attendant Current
Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem; General Maintenance Action; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed
Aircraft
Upon entering aircraft  for preflight FA (Flight Attendant) 2&1 smelled strange burning smell in cabin. Specially strong near aircraft right window exit. Notified Captain; he smelled same odor. Captain turned off APU; smell persisted. Captain called maintenance and saw brown oily looking substance above window exit. FA's were onboard for approx 15-20 min and began to all notice mild symptoms; funny taste in mouth; mild headache; dizziness. FA's deplaned and sat at gate. Captain refused aircraft; FA's were removed from trip by manager.
A319 flight attendants reported a fume event during pre-flight. The Captain was notified; APU was secured and maintenance was summoned. Captain refused aircraft.