SDR QXEA200700129

Service difficulty report · Shaft · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: February 3, 2007
Submitted: February 6, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N419QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4145
Aircraft time: 41 hours, 28 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Shaft
Condition: Lack Of Lube
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: V
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

BOI FLIGHT NR 2360: FUSELAGE DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CLIMBING THROUGH 18000 FEET. RAN CHECKLIST. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE DOORS. FOUND FWD CARGO DOOR HANDLE PARTIALLY CLOSED. INSPECTED FWD CARGO DOOR AND LOCKING MECHANISM. NO DEFECTS NOTED. CLEANED AND LUBED FWD CARGO DOOR HANDLE SHAFT. OPS CHECK NORMAL IAW AMM TASK 31-62-00-710-801 AND SUBTASK 31-62-00-710-001(A)(2). NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.