# SDR R61A201308150733

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 15, 2013
- Submitted: August 16, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N356NG
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
- Aircraft serial: 4356
- Aircraft time: 4,110 hours, 3,982 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Aft Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- 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/R61A201308150733

## Discrepancy

CLIMBING THRU 18,000 FT CABIN RATE CLIMBED 3000 FT PER MINUTE AND CABIN ALT CLIMED TO OVER 8000 FT.  F/A COMPLAINED OF LOUD SQUEAL COMING FROM THE L2 DOOR.  AN EMERGENCY WAS NOT DECLARED AND ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MX INSPECTED AND FOUND DEFECT IN CARGO DOOR SEAL.  MX R & R AFT CARGO DOOR SEAL IAW AMM AND ACFT OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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