# SDR AALA202301257179

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 23, 2023
- Submitted: January 25, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N153UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5594
- Aircraft time: 29,927 hours, 12,068 cycles
- System (JASC): [5240 · Service Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5240)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Stiff
- Location: Zone 800 - Doors
- 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/AALA202301257179

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: 3R DOOR INSIDE DOOR HANDLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MAINTENANCE FOUND R3 DOOR TO BE VERY STIFF AND LUBRICATED DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM / BEARINGS PER AMM 12-22-52. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED.

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