As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THE PILOTS ALTIMETER AND ALTITUDE ALERTER BLANKED OUT DURING CLIMBOUT IN HEAVY RAIN. THE CONNECTOR ON THE PILOTS ALTIMETER INDICATOR WAS REASEATED ANDTHE PILOTS ALTIMETER SYSTEM WAS TESTED AND INSPECTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY AND TO REMAIN RVSM COMPLIANT. THERE HAVE BEEN ON PRIOR REPORTS OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS AIRCRAFT. (NOTE: SEE CONCURRENT REPORT ON THIS AC REGARDING THE AIR DATA COMPUTER). (K)