SDR NSVA20111101280

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: November 1, 2011
Submitted: November 1, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N342NG
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 342
Aircraft time: 1,767 hours, 1,631 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J, E
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FLIGHT 4878 DIVERTED DUE TO THE AFT BAGGAGE DOOR MASTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, UPON DESCENT THE CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. UPON LANDING, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE IN THE FULL EXTENDED AND OPEN POSITION.