Airbus Industrie Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
After block in; the load crew notified the flight crew that the DG container door was not attached to the can when they opened the smoke curtain. Upon discussion with the First Officer (who had inspected the DG container in [departure station]); he remembered the DG rep attaching the door to the container while he (the FO) was ensuring the Fire Extinguisher hose was correctly attached. No unusual flight conditions enroute; some occasional light turbulence.Avoid rushing during this phase of preflight. Do not leave DG can until witnessing all door locks secure and Fire Extinguisher hose correctly attached.
Prior to exiting aircraft the ground crew brought to our attention that the haz can door was not attached securely and leaning against the aircraft frame. During my [preflight] inspection I noted that the hose was secure and that the ground personnel was lifting the door to put it in place prior to going forward to get the dg paperwork signed by the Captain.
An Airbus wide body Cargo flight crew reported they were advised upon arrival by ground personnel that the dangerous goods door was not properly positioned for their flight.