SDR QXEA200400312

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8401

Difficulty date: May 5, 2004
Submitted: May 12, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N400QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8401
Aircraft serial: 4030
Aircraft time: 7,012 hours, 7,978 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Part time: 7,012 hours, 7,978 cycles
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: W, J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

SEA - FLIGHT 2442 - THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE WHEN A BAGGAGE DOOR WARNING WAS RECIEVED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND BAGGAGE DOOR AND FOUND THE BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE NOT SECURE. THE DOOR HANDLE WAS SECURED PROPERLY. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.