Abstract: A latch operating mechanism for a cabin door is provided. The latch operating mechanism includes a lever member, a tubular housing member and an elongated member. The tubular housing member is coupled to the lever member and has an axially extending cavity. The tubular housing member is adapted to be coupled to the cabin door. The tubular housing member has an opening formed therein through which the lever member is disposed. The lever member is hingedly coupled to the tubular housing member along a hinge axis and is extended outwardly from the cavity of the tubular housing member. The elongated member is positioned substantially within the axially extending cavity of the tubular housing member. The elongated member is coupled to the lever member and a latch of the cabin door. The elongated member is axially movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and being biased in its extended position.