# SDR UPS205609

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 23, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N904UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N904UP), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727-51C
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-51C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-51c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18946
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Lt Windshield
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS205609

## Discrepancy

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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