SDR 9719189917

Service difficulty report · Out Flow Valve · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: October 11, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N967N
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47573
System (JASC): 2130 · Cabin Pressure Control System
Part: Out Flow Valve
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: CR
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

LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION OCCURRED AT 35,000 FEET EN ROUTE. CREW PERFORMED RAPID DESCENT TO 10,000 FEET AND FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO BIL. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CABIN PRESSURE AMPLIFIER AND OUTFLOW VALVE ACTUATOR, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.

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