SDR 9605082284

Service difficulty report · Valve · Boeing 727251

Difficulty date
March 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N284US
Make and model
Boeing 727251
Aircraft serial
21323
Part
Valve
Part number
39854021
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Rt Pack
Part time
29,888 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, J

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF DURING CLIMB, COULD NOT CONTROL AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURIZATION IN AUTO OR MANUAL MODES. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW DUMPING 20,000 LBS OF FUEL BEFORE LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE RIGHT PACK VALVE AND CLEANED BOTH OUTFLOW VALVE SHAFTS. AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZED TO 3 PSI, LEAK CHECKED IN BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL MODES, SYSTEM CHECKED OK.