SDR ASOA03072

Service difficulty report · Seal · Emb EMB120ER

Difficulty date
February 21, 2003
Submitted
April 17, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N639AS
Make and model
Emb EMB120ER
Aircraft serial
120283
Part
Seal
Part number
12023348005
Condition
Loose
Location
Cargo Door
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
B

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

What was found

FLT 4955 - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM DFW-AEX, AT APPROXIMATELY 25,000 FT CABIN PRESSURIZATION STARED TO CLIMB RAPIDLY. THE CREW MADE AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND LEVELED OFF AT APPROXIMATELY 9,000 FEET. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY IN AEX. S/D - MAINTENANCE RE-INSTALLED THE LOOSE CARGO DOOR SEAL INTO ITS RETAINERS. PRESSURIZATION AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)

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