SDR NSVA2011129

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: June 2, 2011
Submitted: June 7, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N346NG
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4346
Aircraft time: 773 hours, 723 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AT FL 190 CREW HAD THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATE. CREW RAN CHECKLIST AND CONTACTED DISPATCH VIA ACARS. DIVERTED TO IAD. DID NOT DECLARE AN EMERGENCY, HOWEVER THE AIRPORT DEPLOYED THE ARFF. MX FOUND DOOR HANDLE NOT FULLY SECURED. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK ON THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR PER AMM 52-30-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD. (ORIGINAL SUBMISSION DATE 6/6/2011, CHANGED DUE TO INCORRECT CONTROL NR, "NSVA")