SDR 97ZZZX2028

Service difficulty report · Hose · Cessna 501

Difficulty date
March 17, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N501CF
Make and model
Cessna 501
Aircraft serial
5010128
Part
Hose
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin Press
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
B, G

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE AT FL 370, PRESSURIZATION SET FOR FL 380 WITH CABIN AT APPROX 7,000 FEET. CREW HEARD A DULL NOISE, CABIN OXY MASK DEPLOYED, MASTER WARN RED LIGHTS AND CABIN ALTITUDE INCREASING. ACFT DIVERTED FOR REPAIR. FOUND FAILED BLEED SYS HOSE AND A NON-RETURN VALVE OUT OF LIMITS AT .75 INCH OPEN.

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