# SDR 98ZZZX4355

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 16, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N350AS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N350AS), registered now
- Make and model: Snias AS350B
- Aircraft serial: 2338
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Unlatched
- Location: Cargo Bay
- Part time: 1,470 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4355

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT TRANSITION TO HOVER, LEFT CARGO DOOR UNLATCHED AND CAME OPEN IN-FLIGHT. THERE IS ONLY ONE LOCKING MECHANISM ON DOOR.

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