# SDR DXTA2026091409673

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 2026
- Submitted: September 15, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N809QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N809QS), registered now
- Make and model: Textrn TEXTRON700
- Aircraft serial: 7000036
- Aircraft time: 6,388 hours, 3,776 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Faulted
- 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/DXTA2026091409673

## Discrepancy

MAIN CABIN DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND LOCK USING EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE LEVERS.  SERVICED OPS TESTED MAIN CABIN DOOR LATCH AND LOCK WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. CONTACTED MCC AND DUE TO A/C NOT HAVING HISTORY OF DISCREPANCY MCC OPTED TO SIGN OFF. ALL WORK IAW AMM 52-72-00 AND 12-20-15.

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