SDR 9517799103

Service difficulty report · Out Flow Valve · Doug DC915

Difficulty date
November 8, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N93S
Make and model
Doug DC915
Aircraft serial
47078
Part
Out Flow Valve
Condition
Obstructed
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB, CABIN OVERPRESSURIZED AND CREW WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE IN BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL MODE. DEACTIVATED BOTH PACKS TO DEPRESSURIZE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FOUND INSULATION BLANKET OBSTRUCTING THE TRAVEL OF THE OUTFLOW VALVE. REMOVED BLANKET AND OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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