SDR 9720276613

Service difficulty report · Latch · Boeing 747251B

Difficulty date
October 31, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N613US
Make and model
Boeing 747251B
Aircraft serial
20358
Part
Latch
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Cargo Door
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, J

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING CLIMB, THE AFT CARGO DOOR ILLUMINATED AND AIRCRAFT FAILED TO PRESSURIZE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO BKK AFTER DUMPING 5000 LBS OF FUEL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT CARGO DOOR HANDLE OUT OF POSITION. ADJUSTED LATCH AND LOCK. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.