SDR 9700415501

Service difficulty report · Door Seal · Boeing 757251

Difficulty date: January 7, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N501US
Make and model: Boeing 757251
Aircraft serial: 23190
System (JASC): 5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors
Part: Door Seal
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Pax Door
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C, D

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT AFT ENTRY DOOR OPEN LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 110 KNOTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND PLASTIC TABS JAMMED UNDER DOOR. REMOVED PLASTIC TABS, INSPECTED DOOR, LOCKS, LATCHES, AND CHECKED SWITCH ADJUSTMENT. DOOR OPERATION CHECKED GOOD.