# SDR 2012FA0000324

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 2012
- Submitted: May 18, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N60524](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60524), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 162
- Registry model: [Cessna 162](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-162) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 16200192
- Engine: Cont O200*
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Latch
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Door
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000324

## Discrepancy

LEFT DOOR FWD LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE AND OPENED IN FLIGHT CAUSING DOOR TO FOLD IN HALF.

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