SDR QXEA200700113

Service difficulty report · Swivel · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: January 29, 2007
Submitted: January 29, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N416QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4083
Aircraft time: 8,820 hours, 8,220 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Swivel
Condition: Obstructed
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

SEA FLIGHT NR 2363: GROUND CREW UNABLE TO OPEN AFT CARGO DOOR. MAINTENANCE OPENED AFT CARGO DOOR AND FOUND DOOR SUPPORT ROD SWIVEL JOINT TO BE HITTING METAL TRIM PIECE ON THE FWD LWR DOOR SURROUND. ADJUSTED METAL TRIM PIECE FOR CLEARANCE FROM SUPPORT ROD SWIVEL JOINT. C/W OPS CHECK OF THE AFT CARGO DOOR IAW Q400 AMM TASK 52-31-00-710-801. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.