SDR CA010301019

Service difficulty report · Window · Boeing 7673Y0

Difficulty date: January 28, 2001
Submitted: March 13, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Boeing 7673Y0
Engine: Pwa PW4060
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Window
Condition: Failed
Location: Cockpit
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

(CAN) ON CLIMBOUT A VERY LOUD SQUEAL FROM VICINITY OF CAPTS SLIDING WINDOW. FLIGHT RETURNED. INVESTIGATION FOUND A LOOSE DUCT IN LEFT TUNNEL OF THE AVIONICS COMPARTMENT. DUCTING REPOSITIONED AND SECURED. FLIGHT DEPARTED. ON CLIMBOUT AGAIN EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM AREA OF CAPTS WINDOW. FLIGHT CREW SUSPECTED PRESSURIZATION PROBLEMS AND RETURNED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CAPTAINS NR 2 SLIDING WINDOW.

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