SDR QXEA2017021300057

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: February 12, 2017
Submitted: February 13, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N437QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4240
Aircraft time: 17,895 hours, 19,158 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
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

AFTER TAKEOFF, AT 5000 FT MSL, HAD A DOORS WARNING AND LOSS OF PRESSURIZATION. THE DOORS PAGE SHOWED THE AFT CARGO DOOR IN RED. AFTER RETURN TO FIELD, GROUND CREWS SAID THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE WAS NOT FLUSHE, PERFORMED GVI OF LATCH AND OPS CHECK OF AFT BAGGAGE DOOR IAW MM 52-31, AND 05-52-00. NO FAULTS NOTED OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.