As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 6511 - JFK-IAD - ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO MAIN BAGGAGE DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE OPEN DMI 52741, MEL 52-3. MAINTENANCE CLOSED DMI 52741 ON 12-30-96 BY INSPECTING AND LUBING FORWARD MICROSWITCH LEVER PLATE, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)