# SDR AALA202410173363

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 16, 2024
- Submitted: October 17, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N437AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N437AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10597
- Aircraft time: 11,777 hours, 3,240 cycles
- System (JASC): [5250 · Fixed Inner Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5250)
- Part: Door
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202410173363

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR HANDLE ON FLIGHT DECK SIDE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN TO OPEN AND CLOSE.MAINTENANCE LUBRICATED THE FLIGHT DECK AS REQUIRED.

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