# SDR 2002UALA00250

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 9, 2002
- Submitted: February 27, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N409UA
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 462
- Aircraft time: 27,303 hours, 9,738 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [2133 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2133)
- Part: Outflow Valve
- Part number: VFT300A1
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cabin Pressure
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002UALA00250

## Discrepancy

RETURNED TO FIELD DUE TO CABIN PRESSURIZATION PROBLEM.  UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CABIN PRESSURE IN AUTO OR MANUAL MODE.  SKIN AIR OUTLET VALVE WAS DEACTIVATED AND SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED.

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