SDR NWAA092163210

Service difficulty report · Seal · Airbus A320211

Difficulty date: June 14, 2009
Submitted: June 15, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N310NW
Make and model: Airbus A320211
Aircraft serial: 121
Aircraft time: 57,674 hours, 25,633 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Seal
Condition: Leaking
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: B, A

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

What was found

PASSING 10,000 ON CLIMB-OUT NOTED EXCESSIVE CABIN RATE OF CLIMB OF 1600-1800 FPM. WATCHED CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMB TO 9000 FT PASSING 18,000 FT MSL. ECAM MESSAGE CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT AT 9500 FT CABIN ALTITUDE. IMMEDIATELY DESCENDED AIRCRAFT TO CONTROL CABIN ALTITUDE. MAX CABIN ALTITUDE 9500 FT. REINSTALLED FWD CARGO DOOR SEAL, CHECKS OK.

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