Service difficulty report · Handle · Cessna 680A

Difficulty date
June 15, 2025
Submitted
June 17, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N504QS
Make and model
Cessna 680A
Aircraft serial
680A0041
Part
Handle
Condition
Binding
Location
Zone 800
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE MCD HANDLE IS HARD TO OPERATE REQUIRING EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCE ON THE HANDLE TO GET IT TO RELEASE. THE LATCH MAKES A POPPING SOUND AS THOUGH THE LOCKS ARE UNDER PRESSURE. WITH THE DOOR HANDLE IN THE UP POSITION YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE DOOR TO GET IT TO FREE FALL. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMPLETED HINGE ADJUSTMENT IAW CE-680A AMM 52-10-00 OPS CHECK GOOD

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