# SDR DXTA2026082409404

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 23, 2026
- Submitted: August 24, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N282QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N282QS), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-545
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-545](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-s-a-emb-545) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 55010187
- Aircraft time: 772 hours, 496 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026082409404

## Discrepancy

UPON TAKEOFF WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE MAIN CABIN DOOR. SYNOPTIC  PAGE SHOWED DOOR CLOSED AND VISUAL INDICATORS INSIDE SHOWED DOOR CLOSED/SECURED. AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZED NORMALLY. CONTACTED COMPANY AND RETURN TO KBNA. AFTER SHUTDOWN FOUND THE LEFT EDGE OF LARGE RUBBER SEAL AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR BENT OUTWARD.  WORKED MAIN DOOR SEAL DEFLECTOR INTO ITS PROPER FORM. INSPECTED SEAL FOR ANY DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE NOTED. CLOSED MAIN DOOR AND INSPECTED DEFLECTOR FOR PROPER SEALING AROUND THE FUSELAGE. SEAL FITS PROPERLY TO THE FUSELAGE WITH NO NOTABLE GAPS. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. IAW AMM 52-10-24.

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