# SDR DXTA2026032307306

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 19, 2026
- Submitted: March 23, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N687QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N687QS), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 680A
- Registry model: [Cessna 680A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-680a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 680A0216
- Aircraft time: 7,264 hours, 4,776 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: MS29513015
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026032307306

## Discrepancy

THE MAIN CABIN ENTRY DOOR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND LOCK. EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO GET THE HANDLE TO LATCH CLOSED AS WELL AS UNLATCH AGAIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED HINGE. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CE680A MM 52-10-00

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