SDR SWIA95540

Service difficulty report · Air Tube · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
March 7, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N175SW
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC621
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Part
Air Tube
Condition
Out Of Position
Location
Cabin Door
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

EXPERIENCED RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION AT 15000 FEET. UNABLE TO CONTROL PRESSURIZATION IN EITHER NORMAL OR AUTO MODES. RAN NR 2 ENGINE. CHECKED CABIN AND CARGO DOOR SEALS. REPOSITIONED AIR TUBE FOR CABIN DOOR. CLEANED SQUAT SWITCH ON LANDING. OPS CHECKS GOOD.