Service difficulty report · Shutoff Valve · Emb EMB120

Difficulty date
September 28, 2000
Submitted
November 14, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N96ZK
Make and model
Emb EMB120
Aircraft serial
12096
Part
Shutoff Valve
Part number
32144143
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin Pressure
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
H

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER ENGINE START HAD SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN THROUGH THE ENVIROMENTAL SYSTEM. FOUND THE LEFT PRESSURIZATION PACK SHUTOFF VALVE STUCK OPEN CAUSING PAC OVERHEAT AND SMOKE IN THE CABIN. REPLACED THE PRESSURE REGULATOR SHUTOFF VALVE. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED TO SERVICE. (M)

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