# SDR ASOA96018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 30, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N232AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232AS), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120RT
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120RT](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120036
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: 12023348005
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A, B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA96018

## Discrepancy

IN FLT ATL-CRW - WHILE DESCENDING FROM 25,000 TO 24,00 FEET, CABIN RAPIDLY DEPRESSURIZED FOLLOWING A THUMP HEARD BY ALL 3 CREW MEMBERS.  CAPTAIN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, DESCENDED TO 10,000 FEET AND DIVERTED INTO TRI WHERE LANDING WAS MADE SAFELY AND WITHOUT INCIDENT.  FBO MECH INSPECTED AND FOUND SAFE FOR UNPRESSURIZED FERRY FLIGHT TO ATL.  REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO DOOR SEAL.  OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS WERE GOOD.  AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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