SDR QXEA200701756

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: November 20, 2007
Submitted: November 21, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N431QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4164
Aircraft time: 892 hours, 856 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Not Seated
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

SMF - ON FLIGHT 2384, DIVERTED FLIGHT, CLIMBING THRU FL220 MASTER WARNING ANNUNCIATED SHOWING FUSELAGE DOOR R1 SHOWED UP ON DOOR PAGE MASTER WARNING INTERMITTENTLY KEPT CYCLING WITH NO CHANGE IN CABIN PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE FOUND CARGO DOOR HANDLE NOT FULLY SEATED IN LOCKED POSITION UPON ARRIVAL. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF DOOR AND DOOR WARNING SYSTEM. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. NO PARTS REPLACED.