# SDR CA980608030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Airbus A319-114
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-114](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-114) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2133 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2133)
- Part: Valve
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cabin Pressure
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: B
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980608030

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE, FLT LEVEL 370, UNUSUAL CABIN ALTITUDE IN AUTO SYSTEM 2 OF 6,500 FEET.  SAFETY VALVE OPENED TWICE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD, APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES LATER, CABIN DEPRESSURIZED AND EMERGENCY DESCENT CARRIED OUT.  CONTROL REGAINED IN MANUAL MODE AT FLT. LEVEL 200.  OUTFLOW VALVE REPLACED.  SYSTEMS 1 AND 2 TESTED SERVICEABLE.

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