# SDR IPXA2026081700279

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 14, 2026
- Submitted: August 18, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N138UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138UP), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A300 F4-622R
- Registry model: [Airbus A300 F4-622R](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a300-f4-622r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0821
- Aircraft time: 29,737 hours, 17,969 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2026081700279

## Discrepancy

HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM MAIN CABIN DOOR DURING ENTIRE FLIGHT. CRUISE, CLIMB, DESCENT. R & R L1 DOOR SEAL IAW AMM 52-10-18 UP TO & INCL 2.D.(6). REQUIRES TEST AND LEAK CHECK. C/W REMAINING STEPS OF AMM 52-10-18, TEST GOOD. REF T3F18E009AJ1A FOR LEAK CHECK REQUIREMENT. LEAK CHECK GOOD WITH NO NOISES COMING FROM L1 DOOR AREA.

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