SDR QXEA200501778

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: December 12, 2005
Submitted: December 14, 2005
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N414QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4061
Aircraft time: 2,021 hours, 2,474 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CL
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

FCA FLIGHT NR 2396, FUSELAGE DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMB. RAN CHECKLIST. MFD SHOWED AFT BAGGAGE DOOR OPEN. RETURNED TO FIELD. DID NOT DECLARE EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CARGO DOOR HANDLE. FOUND LATCH NOT SECURED. INSPECTED HANDLE LATCH AND NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST IAW AMM TASK 52-31-00-710-801. OPS CHECKED GOOD. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.