SDR UALA2010042001309

Service difficulty report · Handle · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date: April 19, 2010
Submitted: April 26, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N437UA
Make and model: Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial: 655
Aircraft time: 47,309 hours, 17,055 cycles
Engine: Iae V2527A5
System (JASC): 5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
Part: Handle
Part number: D523713400005160
Condition: Bent
Location: Fwd 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

CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUM, RTFL. DOOR CREW COMMENTS: IN FLT RETURN TO FSD. FOUND DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT REMAIN COMPLETELY LOCKED IN THE STOWED POSITION, CAUSING ECAM WARNING. FOUND HANDLE, 110-3675, BENT AND NOT ALLOWING PROX SWITCH TO MAKE. REPLACED HANDLE. STOWED PROPERLY AND INDICATIONS ARE CORRECT.

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