# SDR VTZA97429

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 4, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N303UE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303UE), registered now
- Make and model: Jetair JETSTM4101
- Aircraft serial: 41015
- System (JASC): [5270 · Door Warning System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5270)
- Part: Striker Plate
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Baggage Door
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VTZA97429

## Discrepancy

IAD/TYS - FLT 6160 - DURING TAKEOFF AT 1352 HOURS ON 8-4-97, ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO BAGGAGE DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND OPENED DMI 56590, MEL 52-3.  MAINTENANCE CLOSED DMI 56590 ON 8-14-97 BY REMOVING AND REPLACING FORWARD MICROSWITCH STRIKER PLATE, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.  (X)

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