Equipment malfunction delays jet bridge at PDX, Portland OR
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As discussed during the dispatch call, at Portland International Airport, a jet bridge identified as Echo Eight malfunctioned due to a problem with its auto spacer. The equipment was not making proper contact with the airplane, and personnel requested assistance to address the issue.
Audio|Heard on: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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That I'm not sure is in your wheelhouse, but the auto spacer for the jet bridge Echo Eight is malfunctioning.
00:07
It's not allowing proper contact.
00:10
It slows too far from the airplane.
00:13
Are you able to look at that?
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Location mentioned:
Portland International Airport (PDX), 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218
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