Service difficulty report · Flow Valve · Boeing 727212

Difficulty date
August 7, 2001
Submitted
August 15, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N293AS
Make and model
Boeing 727212
Aircraft serial
21348
Part
Flow Valve
Part number
39608831
Part serial
P1443
Condition
Failed
Location
L/H
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

Could not control pressurization after takeoff in all modes. Overweight landing made at 175,000lbs. back at MSP.ACTION TAKEN:R&R'd L/H flow control valve pressurized A/C ops check normal A/C OK for service. Also secured ground wire. Overweight landing inspection accomplished no defects noted.