# SDR COEA9901746

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 4, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N746FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N746FX), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 208B0498
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle
- Part number: K5SN
- Condition: Out Of Adjust
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA9901746

## Discrepancy

ANCHORAGE - APPROX .25 MILE OUT FROM ANC PILOT NOTED THE DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.  THE PILOT TURNED BACK TO ANC.  WHILE RETURNING, THE UPPER CARGO DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT.  THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT ANC.  MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE DETENT.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED DOOR AND NO DAMAGE NOTED.  AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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