SDR QXEA2017052300369

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: May 23, 2017
Submitted: May 23, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N435QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4232
Aircraft time: 20,531 hours, 22,018 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, DOOR WARNING ILLUMINATED WITH AN ASSOCIATED, AFT CARGO DOOR UNSECURE INDICATION AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 FT. CABIN DID NOT APPEAR TO BE PRESSURIZING NORMALLY. RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. ACFT TAXIIED BACK TO THE GATE WITH THE AFT BAGGAGE DOOR HANDLE UNLOCKED. CYCLED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. SECURED AFT BLOWOUT PANEL. PRESSURIZED AND DEPRESSURIZED ACFT IAW AMM 21-00-00-863-801/802. DOOR REMAINS SECURE. RETURNED TO SERVICE.