SDR C1HA200183005

Service difficulty report · Seal · Boeing 7272S7

Difficulty date: July 28, 2001
Submitted: August 21, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N683CA
Make and model: Boeing 7272S7
Aircraft serial: 22490
System (JASC): 5200 · Doors
Part: Seal
Condition: Loose
Location: Airstair Door
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

Loud high pitch sound coming from aft bulkhead above door.Return to DFW.overweight landing made smooth.ACTION TAKEN:Troubleshot in reported area found no structual damage. After visual inspection of sta.1183 bulkhead and crown area sta. 1140 to 1183 pressurized aircraft and unable to duplicate reported noise. Test flew aircraft and duplicated noise. Found small leak at bottom of vault door. Accomplished seal repair IAW 52-0-01. pressurized no leak noted.

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