SDR QXEA2018041600141

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: April 14, 2018
Submitted: April 16, 2018
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N408QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4050
Aircraft time: 40,149 hours, 42,029 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 80 KNOTS DUE TO FUSELAGE DOOR MASTER WARNINNG. APPLIED LIGHT TO MEDIUM BRAKING AND USED PROPELLERS IN DISC TO STOP. UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. GROUND CREW REPORTED WHEN ACFT RETURNED TO GATE, THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE WAS OUT, PUSHED HANDLE IN WITH NO PROBLEM. COMPLIED WITH 05-0029 AND PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK IAW AMM 52-31-00-710-801. NO RECENT HISTORY. ACFT OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.