Service difficulty report · Check Valve · Braero HS125700A

Difficulty date
July 27, 2008
Submitted
August 6, 2008
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N411PA
Make and model
Braero HS125700A
Aircraft serial
NA0211
Engine
Garrtt TFE731*
Part
Check Valve
Part number
1301561
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin Pressure
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WHILE ENROUTE, THE FLIGHT CREW EXECUTED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT DUE TO A "CABIN ALTITUDE" WARNING LIGHT, MAINTENANCE HAS FOUND 2 DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVES, PN 130156-1 AND 2 PRESSURE REGULATORS, PN 1024665, THAT WERE SUSPECT. ARE ALSO REPLACING THE ENTRY DOOR SEAL AS A PRECAUTION. (K)