SDR QXEA2019080600303

Service difficulty report · Handle · Bombdr DHC8402

Difficulty date: August 3, 2019
Submitted: August 6, 2019
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N404QX
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8402
Aircraft serial: 4046
Aircraft time: 42,716 hours, 44,997 cycles
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Unsecure
Location: Cargo Door
Stage of operation: CR
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

ENROUTE MASTER WARNING FUSELAGE DOOR CHIMED. DOOR PAGE SHOWED AFT BAG DOOR NOT SECURED. RAN CHECKLIST, MAINTAINED CABIN PRESSURE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. UPON ACFT ARRIVAL AT THE GATE, FOUND AFT CARGO DOOR HANDLE POPPED OUT. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE AFT BAGGAGE DOOR IAW Q400 AMM TASK 52-31-00-710-801. DOOR OPERATES NORMALLY WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT OK FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. NO PARTS REPLACED.