# SDR DXTA2026082409398

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 22, 2026
- Submitted: August 24, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N974QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N974QS), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 680A
- Registry model: [Cessna 680A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-680a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 680A0429
- Aircraft time: 1,562 hours, 1,030 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2026082409398

## Discrepancy

MAIN CABIN DOOR HANDLE EXTREMELY HARD TO OPEN. THE LAST THIRD OF THE HANDLE TRAVEL FEELS LIKE IT IS BINDING   HAVE LUBRICATED EACH HANDLE UNTIL THEY WERE OPERATING SMOOTHLY. BOTH HANDLES ARE NOW OPERATING WITH NO DEFECTS OR BINDING. ALL WORK DONE IAW AMM 52-10-00.

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