SDR UPS205609

Service difficulty report · Seal · Boeing 72751C

Difficulty date: February 23, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N904UP
Make and model: Boeing 72751C
Aircraft serial: 18946
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Seal
Condition: Loose
Location: Lt Windshield
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

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What was found

CREW REPORTED, LOUD FLAPPING SOUND HEARD AT 15,000 FT MSL 280 KTS AT TOP OF CAPT'S WINDSHIELD. REQUESTED PRIORITY LANDING, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED. AFTER SLOWING ASAP, FLAPPING SOUND WAS TOP OUTSIDE SEAL ON NEW WINDOW INSTALLED ON 2/20 IN SDF, DEFERRED AERO DYNAMIC SEAL. INSTALLED MYLAR TAPE.

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