SDR QXEA2012050700372

Service difficulty report · Stop · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: May 7, 2012
Submitted: May 10, 2012
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N430QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4163
Aircraft time: 12,204 hours, 13,255 cycles
System (JASC): 5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors
Part: Stop
Part number: 85210079009
Condition: Worn
Location: Pax Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

MAIN CABIN DOOR HANDLE IS HARD TO UNLOCK FROM INSIDE. COMPLIED WITH FUNCTION CHECK OF DOOR, FOUND FORCE TO UNLOCK EXCEEDS 60 LBS; REPLACED NR 5 STOP PIN FOR WEAR, ADJUSTED DOOR STOP BOLTS, STOP GUIDES, & DOWN LIMIT STOP IAW AMM PRESSURIZATION, RUN, LEAK CHECKED GOOD, DOOR FUNCTIONAL CHECKED GOOD. RETURNED TO SERVICE.