Service difficulty report · Controller · Boeing 737322

Difficulty date
December 27, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N359UA
Make and model
Boeing 737322
Aircraft serial
24452
Part
Controller
Part number
7638101
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
E/E Compt
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE AT 330 FEET, HEARD A THUMP, FELT PRESSURE ON EARS AND THE CABIN WAS DESCENDING AT 900 FEET PER MINUTE. SWITCHED TO STANDBY MODE AND WORKED NORMALLY. ON DESCENT THROUGH LANDING ALTITUDE, CONTINUED TO DESCEND AT 500 FEET PER MINUTE. THE CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM CHECKS OK. SHOP FOUND THAT THE STANDBY AND AUTO TRANSDUCER CIRCUITS NEEDED ADJUSTMENT.