What was found
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR IMPORT TO US, THE INTERIOR CABIN DOOR HANDLE WAS FOUND SEVERELY WORN. THE HANDLE COULD BE RELEASED WITHOUT PUSHING THE LOCKING BUTTON WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTAL OPENING OF THE CABIN DOOR. AD 97-14-16 AND SB 2693 ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE AND HAD BEEN COMPLIED LONG AGO. THE AD AND & SB ONLY REQUIRES REINSPECTION IF DOOR HANDLE IS REMOVED. RECOMMEND THE AD BE REVISED TO INSPECT AT 100 HR/ANNUAL INSPECTIONS. A NEW REVISED DESIGN HANDLE WAS INSTALLED. NOTE, ACFT HAS 1 HR SINCE ANNUAL INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED.