# SDR 96ZZZX1625

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3122U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3122U), registered now
- Make and model: Beech A36
- Registry model: [Beech A36](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: E2431
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Part number: 95380010
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Aft Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1625

## Discrepancy

THE AFT DOOR HANDLE INSIDE AFT CABIN ON BEECH A36 BONANZA AND BEECH 58 BARON AIRCRAFT USE A HANDLE WITH A PUSH BUTTON. A PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON THE AIRCRAFT IN QUESTION DURING A PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION.  THE DOOR HANDLE WAS IMPROPERLY INDEXED ON THE SQUARE MOUNTING SHAFT.  THE RESULT WAS A DOOR HANDLE WHICH OPERATED IN A MANNER OPPOSITE TO THE INTENDED DESIGN.  IT WOULD ONLY LATCH BY DEPRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON, BUT WOULD UNLATCH WITH A SINGLE MOTION.

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