What was found
EO 5230-01119 installs a hold open latch on the fwd end of the fwd cargo door to minimize the the possibility of inadvertant closure. However, investigation has revealed cracking of the cargo door flange. EA 99-186086
- Difficulty date
- October 18, 2001
- Submitted
- November 15, 2001
- Operation
- Air carrier
- Aircraft
- N8923E
- Make and model
- Doug DC931
- Aircraft serial
- 45838
- Aircraft time
- 61,727 hours, 67,374 cycles
- System (JASC)
- 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
- Part
- Flange
- Condition
- Cracked
- Stage of operation
- IN
- How discovered
- V
- Nature of condition
- O
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.