SDR 96ZZZM1223

Service difficulty report · Outflow Valve · Boeing 7372L9

Difficulty date
July 16, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N464AT
Make and model
Boeing 7372L9
Aircraft serial
21278
Part
Outflow Valve
Part number
7207375
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, B, G

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

What was found

FLT NR 501 - ALB-MCO - EXPERIENCED PRESSURIZATION PROBLEMS AT FL 350 (MAX PRESS DIFF) CABIN BEGAN CLIMBING AT 1,000 PLUS. OUTFLOW WAS FULL CLOSED AND UNABLE TO CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE. OXYGEN MASKS DEPLOYED. ACCOMPLISHED EMERGENCY DESCENT TO 10,000 AND PERFORMED AND UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT ORF. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO MCO. TROUBLESHOT PRESSURIZATION FAILURE TO SAFETY RELIEVE VALVES. REMOVED AND REPLACED VALVES IAW 737MM 21-32-21. OPS CHECK NORMAL.

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