Service difficulty report · Duct · Bombdr DHC8401

Difficulty date
November 1, 2003
Submitted
November 3, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N414QX
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8401
Aircraft serial
4061
Aircraft time
4,281 hours, 4,924 cycles
Part
Duct
Condition
Out Of Position
Location
Cabin Pressure
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
B

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

What was found

SEA- ON FLIGHT 2345 AT 22,000 FEET RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION. RAN DEPRESSURIZATION CHECKLIST. EMERGENCY DESCENT. RAN MANUAL PRESSURIZATION CHECKLIST, NOTHING WORKED. NO HEAT OR PRESSURIZATION. NO DOOR WARNING LIGHTS. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. CABIN TO RECIRCULATION OUTLET DUCT BLOWN OFF MIXING BOX. INSTALLED NEW DUCT AND SEALS. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.