# SDR NSVA2011048

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 10, 2011
- Submitted: March 11, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N346NG
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
- Aircraft serial: 4346
- Aircraft time: 520 hours, 475 cycles
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Not Closed
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA2011048

## Discrepancy

WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF 10,000 TO 16,000 FT, FORWARD CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.  CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO EWR.  A/C LOST CABIN PRESSURE DURING THE DESCENT AT APPROXIMATELY 5000 FT.  FLIGHT CONTINUED TO A NORMAL LANDING IN EWR.  MX FOUND THE FORWARD BAG DOOR HANDLE NOT PROPERLY CLOSED.  MX PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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