Service difficulty report · Latch · Boeing 7378

Difficulty date
April 11, 2025
Submitted
April 14, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N326RP
Make and model
Boeing 7378
Aircraft serial
44456
Aircraft time
14,810 hours, 5,460 cycles
Part
Latch
Condition
Worn
Location
Zone 800
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: TROUBLESHOT FLIGHT DECK DOOR LATCH IS WORN AND STICKS OUT TO FAR MAKES IT HARD TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE SIDE. LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED GAP OF ELECTRIC STRIKE ASSEMBLY. OPERTIONAL CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME, DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES WITHIN LIMITS. PER AMM 52-51-03.

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