B757 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 156; Flight Crew Total 20500; Flight Crew Type 2430
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft; Human Factors
At cruise altitude (above 30;000) overhead panel door light illuminated with EICAS L AFT ENT DOOR msg. Called FA (Flight Attendant) to check door. Received report that the door handle popped up a few inches. When handle was pushed down; cockpit indications went out. When handle was released indications returned shortly afterwards. After several intermittent on/off cycles; asked FA if handle could be secured down. FA and deadheading pilot came up with a solution and informed cockpit. No further nuisance indications. FA informed cockpit that several seatbelt extensions and tuff ties were used to secure door. CA (Captain) directed that straps and ties be removed when preparing for landing to allow emergency use of door if required. Uneventful landing made. 757 QRH states that if pressurization is normal (it was) then the door is in a safe configuration and to continue normal flight.
B757 Captain reported an aft cabin door handle popped up during flight.