# SDR DXTA2026082609416

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 23, 2026
- Submitted: August 26, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N967QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N967QS), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 680A
- Registry model: [Cessna 680A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-680a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 680A0421
- Aircraft time: 1,662 hours, 1,122 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Stiff
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/DXTA2026082609416

## Discrepancy

AOG: 52-12-01 MAIN-DOOR HANDLE - WHILE OPENING THE DOOR, THE HANDLE CATCHES ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY UP, HAVE TO PULL HARD TO OPEN. WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR, THE HANDLE CATCHES ABOUT 1/4 OF THE WAY DOWN, HAVE TO PUSH DOWN HARD TO GET HANDLE INTO LOCKED POSITION.   PERFORMED MED HEALTH CHECK, DATA COLLECTION CHECKLIST. NO DEFECTS NOTED IAW AMM 52-10-04.

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