# SDR VNAA2026041800011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 2026
- Submitted: April 18, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N521AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N521AE), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002C10
- Aircraft serial: 10142
- System (JASC): [5230 · Cargo/Baggage Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5230)
- Part: Arm
- Part number: LE670397234
- Condition: Gouged
- Location: Zone 800
- Component: Cargo Door, Cndair
- Component part number: 670395002
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA2026041800011

## Discrepancy

GOUGE/DENT FOUND ON AFT INNER ARM OF FORWARD BAGGAGE BAY DOOR AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING TO DETERMINE CAUSE FOR DOOR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AS REPORTED BY OPERATOR AT AIRCRAF ARRIVAL TO NQA FOR HEAVY CHECK. DETERMINED HARDWARE TO BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN POSITION THAT INTERFERED WITH ARM MOVEMENT DURING THE CLOSE SEQUENCE. PERFORMED TEMPORARY REPAIR IAW REO 670-52-35-617 REV --, DATED 2026-04-16. (004843 - 50099-01 - 2775626)

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