# SDR AALA202407097638

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 8, 2024
- Submitted: July 9, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N986AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N986AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7046
- Aircraft time: 23,974 hours, 9,355 cycles
- System (JASC): [3240 · Landing Gear Brake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3240)
- Part: Brake Assy
- Part number: UNKNOWN
- Condition: Faulted
- Location: Mlg
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202407097638

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE MUSHY/SPONGY DURING TAXI IN. MAINTENANCE BLEED THE BRAKES PER AMM 32-42-00 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

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