Service difficulty report · Latch Plate · Boeing 737222

Difficulty date
February 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N9008U
Make and model
Boeing 737222
Aircraft serial
19046
Engine
Pwa JT8D7B
Part
Latch Plate
Condition
Bent
Location
Pax Door
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

AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO SYR DUE TO CABIN PRESSURE PROBLEMS. *S/D* FOUND DOOR FRAME LATCH PLATE BENT (NOT FLUSH) CAUSING SEAL NOT TO SEAT ON THE FRAME. REPAIRED COVER PLATE.