# SDR AALA202301277327

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 12, 2023
- Submitted: January 27, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N998AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N998AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7509
- Aircraft time: 18,066 hours, 7,026 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: D53480048202
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Pax Door
- 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/AALA202301277327

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON LEFT AFT PASSENGER / CREW DOOR CUT OUT LOWER CENTER SHAPE FITTING BETWEEN FR 66 AND FR 68 AT S23L. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CENTER SHAPE FITTING PER SRM 51-72-11.

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