SDR TC8A97038

Service difficulty report · Seal · Doug DC862

Difficulty date: July 30, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N181SK
Make and model: Doug DC862
Aircraft serial: 45910
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Seal
Condition: Failed
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CL
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

KMIA, TRIP NR 00447, UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE THE AIRPLANE. A VERY STRONG NOISE WAS COMING OUT OF THE AFT CARGO DOOR SEAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO KMIA. REPAIRED MAIN CARGO DOOR SEAL LOWER AFT CORNER. CHECKED OK IAW MM 52-2-1, PERFORMED PRESSURIZATION CHECK, OK IAW MM 21-31-0.

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