# SDR AALA202402263611

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 25, 2024
- Submitted: February 26, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N161UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1403
- Aircraft time: 73,412 hours, 28,269 cycles
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565B3P
- System (JASC): [7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7310)
- Part: Fuel Filter
- Condition: Warning Message
- Location: Nr 1 Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202402263611

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED:  ENGINE 1 FUEL FILTER CLOGGED ECAM AT 1500 AGL ON DEPARTURE. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED TAKEOFF WAS MAX-IMP, APU-ON.  ECAM SELF CLEARED WITHOUT PILOT ACTION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY LEAK CHECK.

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