# SDR ASOA03072

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 2003
- Submitted: April 17, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N639AS
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120283
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: 12023348005
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03072

## Discrepancy

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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