# SDR AALA201807109023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 7, 2018
- Submitted: July 10, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N965TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N965TW), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53615
- Aircraft time: 52,329 hours, 26,512 cycles
- System (JASC): [5241 · Galley Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5241)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Service Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807109023

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR, EXTERIOR HANDLE, WOULD NOT RETRACT TO A FAIRED POSITION WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND LOCKED. MAINTENANCE LUBRICATED AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR EXTERIOR HANDLE HINGE PER AMM 12-21-01 AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

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