# SDR AALA2020062989015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 25, 2020
- Submitted: June 29, 2020
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N163US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1417
- Aircraft time: 62,901 hours, 23,842 cycles
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Splice Plate
- Part number: D5347272220400
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Frames 62-63
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2020062989015

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: L/H OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK FWD O/B LOWER SPLICE FOUND TO HAVE AN EXISTING CRACK. REPLACED SPLICE IAW EO 2518E208-017 AND DRAWING D53492806016.

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