# SDR USAAF97072

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N884US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N884US), registered now
- Make and model: Fokker F.28 MK 0100
- Registry model: [Fokker F.28 MK 0100](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-28-mk-0100) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 11338
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Handle Strut
- Part number: 52300002
- Condition: Weak
- Location: Cargo Door
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAAF97072

## Discrepancy

PIT/DAY - FLT 677 - AFTER TAKEOFF, MID-CARGO DOOR WARNING ILLUMINATED.  THE AIRCRAFT ALSO STARTED TO DEPRESSURIZE.  FLIGHT RETURNED TO PIT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THE MID-CARGO DOOR CLOSED, BUT THE DOOR HANDLE WAS EXTENDED DUE TO WEAK HANDLE SPRING STRUTS.  THEY REPLACED THE HANDLE STRUTS.  (X)

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