SDR QXEA2018102900388

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: October 27, 2018
Submitted: October 29, 2018
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N432QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4166
Aircraft time: 26,834 hours, 28,718 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

PASSING THROUGH 2000 FEET ON DEPARTURE OUT OF SEA GOT A FUSELAGE DOOR WARNING. RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. UPON ARRIVING AT GATE FOUND AFT CARGO DOOR HANDLE TO BE IN UN-STOWED CONDITION. PREFORMED OPS TEST OF AFT CARGO DOOR IAW MCN HS# 52-0028 AND AMM 52-31-00-710-801 OPS CHECK GOOD. DOOR HANDLE RESTOWED AND STAYED LATCHED. INDICATION CHECK GOOD. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.