SDR CA140120006

Service difficulty report · Outflow Valve · Airbus A321211

Difficulty date: January 17, 2014
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Airbus A321211
Aircraft time: 41,854 hours
Engine: Cfmint CFM565B3P
System (JASC): 2133 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
Part: Outflow Valve
Part number: VFT300B00
Condition: Failed
Location: Cabin Pressure
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
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 CREW RECEIVED ECAM FAULT "VENT SKIN VALVE" AND UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE ACFT. FLIGHT RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE, APPROXIMATE LANDING WEIGHT 65,700 KGS, CREW DID NOT DECLARE EMERGENCY WITH ATC. SKIN AIR OUTLET VALVE REPLACED IAW AMM 21-26-53 PB401. TESTED SERVICEABLE.

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