SDR CA140516001

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date: May 13, 2014
Submitted: March 12, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8400
Aircraft time: 14,383 hours
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

(CAN) ABOUT 200 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF MASTER WARNING WENT OFF AND IDENTIFIED THE FAILURE AS A FUSELAGE DOOR WARNING. QRH CHECKLIST COMPLETED. ACFT WAS NOT PRESSURIZING. MAINTENANCE CHECKED THE AFT BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE, FOUND POPPED OUT. OPS CHECK OF AFT BAGGAGE DOOR AND HANDLE CARRIED OUT IAW AMM 52-31-00 AND CHECKED SERVICEABLE. ACFT REFUELLED AND DEPARTED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.