# SDR ARWA9703444

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 31, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N791AL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46150
- System (JASC): [2130 · Cabin Pressure Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2130)
- Part: Vent Door
- Condition: Out Of Adjust
- Location: Fuselage
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA9703444

## Discrepancy

UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CABIN PRESS AT FL 350.  CABIN CLIMBED TO 14,000 FT WITH A DIFF PRESS OF 5 PSI.  SUSPECT VENT DOOR OPENED IN FLT.  DESCENDED TO FL 250 AND DIVERTED TO MROC WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  FOUND NASI VENT DOOR OUT OF RIG.  RERIGGED VENT DOOR IAW DACO M/M 52-36-1 OPS AND LEAK CHECKED ON THE GROUND.

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