# SDR 2005UALA00738

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 29, 2005
- Submitted: August 9, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N481UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N481UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1559
- Aircraft time: 12,019 hours, 5,196 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [2133 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2133)
- Part: Outflow Valve
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cabin Pressure
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005UALA00738

## Discrepancy

FLIGHT DIVERTED DUE TO AN AIR CONDITIONING FAULT.  SKIN AIR OUTLET VALVE FAILED.  VALVE WAS REPLACED, SYSTEM OPS CHECKED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. MOTOR WAS FOUND SHORTED.

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