Service difficulty report · Actuator · Doug DC932

Difficulty date
September 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Doug DC932
Engine
Pwa JT8D7A
Part
Actuator
Condition
Failed
Location
Outflow Valve
Stage of operation
CL
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) DURING TAKEOFF WHEN POWER APPLIED PRESSURIZATION CONTROL WAS HUNTING FOR PROPER POSITION. DURING CLIMB-OUT CABIN WAS MAX CLIMB, CABIN ALT SHOWED 2,500 FEET. LEVELLED OFF AT 7,000 FEET BUT NO CONTROL OVER PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM. REPLACED NR 1 CABIN CONTROLLER AND OUTFLOW VALVE ACTUATOR. SYSTEM SERVICEABLE.

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