SDR UPS04543534

Service difficulty report · Handle · Boeing 75724APF

Difficulty date: November 19, 2004
Submitted: November 24, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N454UP
Make and model: Boeing 75724APF
Aircraft serial: 25475
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Handle
Condition: Stiff
Location: Capt L2 Window
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

AFTER LANDING ON FIRST LEG, CAPT WINDOW UNLOCK HANDLE BECAME HARD TO MOVE SMOOTHLY. AT THE END OF SECOND LEG, HANDLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO COMPLETELY UNLOCK. IT APPEARS THAT WHEN AIRCRAFT IS PRESSURIZED, IT HELPS BIND THE HANDLE. DEF NR D291605 ASSIGNED. ADJUSTED WINDOW IAW AMM 56-11-02-5. PLACARD REMOVED.

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