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MD82 pilot experiences electrical anomalies and power interruptions climbing out of 7;000 feet; which also causes the outflow valve to fully close. An emergency is declared and flight returns to departure airport.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1049163 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201211 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.TRACON |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | MD-82 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Electrical Power |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Climbing out at 7;000 MSL; there were uncommanded AC electrical interruptions and fluctuations. The outflow valve also automatically ran to the full closed position. An immediate landing was requested by crew and granted by approach control. An uneventful landing was then executed.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: MD82 pilot experiences electrical anomalies and power interruptions climbing out of 7;000 feet; which also causes the outflow valve to fully close. An emergency is declared and flight returns to departure airport.
Narrative: Climbing out at 7;000 MSL; there were uncommanded AC electrical interruptions and fluctuations. The outflow valve also automatically ran to the full closed position. An immediate landing was requested by crew and granted by Approach Control. An uneventful landing was then executed.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.