# SDR 96ZZZM1473

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N373PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N373PH), registered now
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Aircraft serial: AC538
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 2724010001
- Condition: Weak
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1473

## Discrepancy

ON SCHEDULED FLT 604, DURING LANDING, THE CAGO DOOR ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED.  INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT UPON ARRIVAL TO THE GATE THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE WAS OPEN APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH.  FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CARGO DOOR OVERCENTERING SPRING WAS WEAK.  THE CARGO DOOR OVERCENTERING SPRING WAS REPLACED AND OPERATIONAL CHECKED SATISFACTORY.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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