Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8401

Difficulty date
November 13, 2015
Submitted
April 22, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8401
Aircraft time
1 hours
Engine
Pwc PW150A
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) A/C WAS CLIMBING WHEN THE CREW STOPPED THE CLIMB AT FL080 DUE TO A CARGO DOOR INDICATION AND DECIDED TO DIVERT FOR A SAFE LANDING ABOUT 35 MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE. ENGINEERS FOUND THE AFT BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE POPPED OPEN. DOOR SECURED AND DOOR WARNING SYSTEM FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. PRESSURE RUN COMPLETED AT PILOTS REQUEST.