# SDR AU970483

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Airbus A320-212
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-212](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Cargo/Bag Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970483

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN CARGO DOOR LATCH HANDLE WOULD NOT FULLY ENGAGE - SUSPECT CAUSED BY INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE AND THE HANDLE LOCKING MECHANISM CAUSING A PRELOAD AGAINST THE HANDLE LATCH HOOK

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