# SDR DHL2003809005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 12, 2003
- Submitted: November 13, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N604AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N604AL), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-73F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46047
- System (JASC): [5270 · Door Warning System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5270)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W, J
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003809005

## Discrepancy

AT BEGINNING OF TAKEOFF ROLL BELLY DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DURING TAXI DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY.   FOUND B PIT DOOR HANDLE NOT SECURED. RE-SECURED HANDLE. OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW M/M 25-51-0.  REJECTED T/O RWY 27 AT 271,000 LBS. AT 70 KTS. / ZONE 2.  PERFORMED REJECTED T/O CHECK IAW DC-8 SM/M 05-51-0. BRAKE TEMPERATURES CHECKED WITHIN LIMITS. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE.

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