Service difficulty report · Seal · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date
May 8, 2008
Submitted
May 19, 2008
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N423QX
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial
4153
Aircraft time
2,829 hours, 2,804 cycles
Part
Seal
Part number
502213
Condition
Failed
Location
Cargo Door
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

SEA - FLIGHT 2232 (PDX-YVR) - LOSS OF PRESSURE AND CABIN PRESSURE WARNING AT 17,000 FEET. COMPLIED WITH A QUICK DESCENT AND LANDING AT SEA. FOUND A 2 INCH AREA OF SEAL MISSING FROM THE AFT CARGO DOOR. REPLACED SEAL. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.