# SDR AALA202412125778

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 2024
- Submitted: December 12, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N651AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N651AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 866
- Aircraft time: 85,785 hours, 35,181 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Bottle
- Part number: FE240006
- Condition: Binding
- Location: Zone 800 Assist
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202412125778

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: UPON INSPECTION FOUND R1 DOOR DAMPER/EM ASSIST CYLINDER INTERMITTENTLY BINDING AND KEEPING DOOR FROM FULLY OPENING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED R1 DOOR DAMPER/EM ASSIST CYLINDER IAW AMM 52-11-14 UP TO AND INCLUDING STEP 3(C).

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