# SDR AALA202308159908

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 2023
- Submitted: August 15, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N163US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N163US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320*
- Aircraft serial: 1417
- Aircraft time: 71,506 hours, 27,654 cycles
- System (JASC): [5270 · Door Warning System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5270)
- Part: Proximity Switch
- Condition: Dirty
- Location: Zone 800 - Doors
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202308159908

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CABIN DOOR ECAM MESSAGE STILL SHOWN WITH DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED DOOR LOCKING HOOK PROXIMITY SWITCH PER AMM 52-71-00 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

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