# SDR MALA965109

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 4, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N425MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N425MA), registered now
- Make and model: Swrngn SA227AC
- Aircraft serial: AC640
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle
- Part number: 1127491
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965109

## Discrepancy

FLT 3095 - ON TAXI, CREW REPORTED THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THE CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL HANDLE WORN AND THE HANDLE RETURN SPRING WEAK.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EXTERNAL HANDLE AND RETURN SPRING.  OPS CHECK OF THE HANDLE AND CARGO DOOR WARNING SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD.  (M)

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