SDR SWIA971239

Service difficulty report · Seal · Emb EMB120ER

Difficulty date
August 2, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N212SW
Make and model
Emb EMB120ER
Aircraft serial
120276
Engine
Pwa PW118B
Part
Seal
Condition
Failed
Location
Cargo Door
Stage of operation
CR
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

CLIMBING THROUGH F230, CABIN ALTITUDE STARTED A 2500-3500 MINUTE CLIMB. SWITCHED TO MANUAL, NO HELP. CABIN CONTINUED CLIMB. PERFORMED DESCENT, MASKS FELL. LANDED UNPRESSURIZED. NO DOOR LIGHTS NO OTHER UNUSUAL WITH A/C PERFORMANCE. FOUND CARGO DOOR SEAL BLOWN OUT ON LOWER SIDE OF CARGO DOOR. REPLACED BENT RETAINING STRIP FOR CARGO DOOR SEAL.

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