# SDR NSVA20111101280

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- 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](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J, E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NSVA20111101280

## Discrepancy

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.

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