SDR QXEA200700293

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: February 27, 2007
Submitted: February 28, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N420QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4147
Aircraft time: 75 hours, 51 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

RNO FLIGHT NR 2495: DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, FUSELAGE DOOR WARNING ILLUMINATED AT APPROX 85 KNOTS. AFTER RETURN TO GATE, AFT CARGO DOOR HANDLE WAS POPPED OUT. MAINTENANCE, ON INITIAL INSPECTION FOUND CARGO DOOR HANDLE NOT STOWED. PERFORMED GVI OF DOOR HANDLE LATCH/LOCK ASSY WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. C/W TASK FIM 51-70-00-810-801 PARA 1-3A AND PARA 5. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.