# SDR QXEA2008111701190

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 15, 2008
- Submitted: November 17, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N433QX
- Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
- Aircraft serial: 4210
- Aircraft time: 1,035 hours, 1,120 cycles
- System (JASC): [5260 · Entrance Stairs](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5260)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Stiff
- Location: Airstair Door
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2008111701190

## Discrepancy

SEA - FLIGHT ATTENDANT ADVISES INSIDE HANDLE ON MAIN CABIN DOOR IS EXTREMELY HARD TO LIFT WHEN OPENING DOOR.  PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF AIRSTAIR DOOR IAW TASK NR 52-11-00-720-802.  DOOR UNLOCKING LOAD FRONT INTERIOR HANDLE IS 45 LBS AFTER LUBING DOOR IAW TASK NR 52-11-00-640-801.  NO DEFECTS NOTED, COULD NOT DUPLICATE.  RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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