A B757-200's right aft emergency door EICAS alerted after takeoff but the crew determined after comp...

Narrative:

After a slight delay at the gate awaiting a fuel sheet; we taxied to [the] runway. Takeoff was normal with a 270 degree heading after departure. Level at 13;000 ft; the captain noticed an right aft emergency door EICAS message. At that time; center cleared us to a higher altitude. The captain responded that we needed to stay at 13;000 ft to resolve an issue. I pulled my oxygen mask and draped it over my lap as a precaution. At that time; center cleared us to maintain 13;000 ft. The captain instructed me to fly the jet and talk to ATC while he retrieved the emergency door - left (right) fwd (aft) irregular checklist. At that point; both the captain and I checked the pressurization panel to confirm that the aircraft was pressurizing. As a precaution; I suggested that we descend to 10;000 ft. The captain agreed and asked ATC for 10;000 ft. We were cleared to 10;000 ft and handed off to approach. Level at 10;000 ft; I was monitoring a developing line of thunderstorms that was west of our position while the captain talked to dispatch; maintenance; and the first flight attendant. I also reminded the captain that we had a uniformed pilot deadheading in the back if we needed his assistance. After the captain completed the irregular checklist and confirming that the aircraft was pressurizing normally; we both agreed that continuing to destination was safe; and in fact; the checklist permitted this course of action. The captain informed dispatch of the decision and I requested to continue the climb and to proceed on course with ATC. At that time; we were handed off to center and continued to our filed destination. Dispatch also requested that we report the fuel over a mid route fix to confirm that the fuel burn wasn't adversely affected with our extended time at 10;000 ft. As it turns out; the fuel was sufficient and I believe that we blocked in with 7;100 pounds.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A B757-200's R AFT EMER DOOR EICAS alerted after takeoff but the crew determined after completing the QRH that it was a false warning and with the cabin fully pressurized continued the filed destination.

Narrative: After a slight delay at the gate awaiting a fuel sheet; we taxied to [the] runway. Takeoff was normal with a 270 degree heading after departure. Level at 13;000 FT; the Captain noticed an R AFT EMER DOOR EICAS message. At that time; Center cleared us to a higher altitude. The Captain responded that we needed to stay at 13;000 FT to resolve an issue. I pulled my oxygen mask and draped it over my lap as a precaution. At that time; Center cleared us to maintain 13;000 FT. The Captain instructed me to fly the jet and talk to ATC while he retrieved the EMER DOOR - L (R) FWD (AFT) Irregular Checklist. At that point; both the Captain and I checked the pressurization panel to confirm that the aircraft was pressurizing. As a precaution; I suggested that we descend to 10;000 FT. The Captain agreed and asked ATC for 10;000 FT. We were cleared to 10;000 FT and handed off to Approach. Level at 10;000 FT; I was monitoring a developing line of thunderstorms that was west of our position while the Captain talked to Dispatch; Maintenance; and the First Flight Attendant. I also reminded the Captain that we had a uniformed pilot deadheading in the back if we needed his assistance. After the Captain completed the Irregular Checklist and confirming that the Aircraft was pressurizing normally; we both agreed that continuing to destination was safe; and in fact; the checklist permitted this course of action. The Captain informed Dispatch of the decision and I requested to continue the climb and to proceed on course with ATC. At that time; we were handed off to Center and continued to our filed destination. Dispatch also requested that we report the fuel over a mid route fix to confirm that the fuel burn wasn't adversely affected with our extended time at 10;000 FT. As it turns out; the fuel was sufficient and I believe that we blocked in with 7;100 LBS.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.

Attributes
ACN	952420
Time
Date	201106
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Daylight
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B757-200
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Climb
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Exterior Pax/Crew Door
Person 1
Function	First Officer Pilot Flying
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 70 Flight Crew Total 11500 Flight Crew Type 3752
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe

A B757-200's right aft emergency door EICAS alerted after takeoff but the crew determined after completing the QRH that it was a false warning and with the cabin fully pressurized continued the filed destination.