# SDR DL72E000303

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 13, 2000
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N282WA
- Make and model: Boeing 727247
- Aircraft serial: 21484
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Noisey
- Location: Pax Door
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72E000303

## Discrepancy

UPON LEVELING FL 260 LOUD PIERCING SQUEAL FROM FWD ENTRY DOOR.  RAISED CABIN ALTITUDE, LOWERED CABIN ALT, CLIMBED A/C AND DESCENDED A/C.  CABIN 5600 TO 1000 FT.  A/C FL310 TO FL240.  NO IMPROVEMENT.  SQUEAL REMAINED.  FOUND UPPER HINGE SEAL OUT OF PLACE.  INSTALLED PIN IN HINGE FITTING, CKS OK.

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