# SDR 97UAL900172

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N418UA
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 485
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Door Handle
- Condition: Not Stowed
- Location: Cargo Compt
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900172

## Discrepancy

FORWARD CARGO DOOR OPEN MESSAGE APPEARED AT ABOUT 13,000 FEET DURING CLIMB.  *S/D*  FOUND FORWARD CARGO DOOR HANDLE NOT STOWED COMPLETELY.  ADJUSTED HANDLE FLAP, CHECKED PROXIMITY SWITCH ALIGNMENT AND LUBED DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM.  DOOR OPERATED NORMALLY WITH NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.

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