# SDR AALA202408152070

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 14, 2024
- Submitted: August 15, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N510UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N510UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3858
- Aircraft time: 51,805 hours, 19,699 cycles
- System (JASC): [3297 · Landing Gear System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3297)
- Part: Connector
- Part number: E0052N10B6SNE
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Zone 700
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202408152070

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED INBOUND INTO LAX TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING A NOSE WHEEL STEERING ECAM FAULT AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT LAX AND WAS TOWED OFF THE RUNWAY. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NOSE WHEEL STERRING CANNON PLUG CONNECTOR 4GCA  LOOSE / DISCONNECTED AND RE-CONNECTED / SECURED CANNON PLUG CONNECTOR. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED.

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