# SDR DXTA2026042707812

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 26, 2026
- Submitted: April 27, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N977QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N977QS), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 680A
- Registry model: [Cessna 680A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-680a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 680A0435
- Aircraft time: 963 hours, 675 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Binding
- 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/DXTA2026042707812

## Discrepancy

INSIDE MAIN CABIN DOOR HANDLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPEN AND CLOSE. CYCLED THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE FLIGHT WITH MIXED RESULTS.  THE HANDLE INCONSISTENTLY APPEARS TO HANG UP DURING LATCHING OR UNLATCHING.  GAINED ACCESS TO MED MECHANISM AND VISUALLY INSPECTED. NO DEFECTS NOTED. VACUUMED DEBRIS OUT FROM DOOR AND REASSEMBLED. OPS TEST GOOD, NO DEFECTS NOTED. IAW CE-680A AMM 52-10-50 AND 52-10-14.

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