# SDR SWIA97883

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N209SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209SW), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120269
- Engine: Pwa PW118A
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: B, G
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA97883

## Discrepancy

CABIN BROKE AT 21,000 FEET IN AUTO MODE.  TRIED MANUAL AND FOUND UNSUCCESSFUL.  DESCENDED TO 11,000 FEET AND WAS THROUGH 14,000 FEET BEFORE THE PASSENGER OXYGEN MASKS DROPPED, MEL 21-30-1C.  OUTFLOW VALVES LOCKED OPEN.  LAX SECURED LOOSE SECTION OF CARGO DOOR SEAL AT LOWER CORNER AND RESTORED OUTFLOW FLOW VALVES TO NORMAL CONFIGURATION, OPS CHECKS GOOD.

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