# SDR CALA2013082090579

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 17, 2013
- Submitted: August 23, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N438UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 678
- Aircraft time: 54,433 hours, 21,975 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2013082090579

## Discrepancy

AFT CARGO DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY BROKEN.  HANDLE BROKE AT SWIVEL OR KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY.  REPLACED HANDLE FLAP MECHANISM REF MM.  CHECKED OKAY.

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