# SDR AALA202403047612

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 2, 2024
- Submitted: March 4, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N180US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1525
- Aircraft time: 74,198 hours, 28,499 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5337062220400
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Mlg Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: E
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202403047612

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD HINGE FITTING MOUNTED ON THE KEEL BEAM IS CRACKED AT FR 42. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER EA 352165.

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