# SDR AALA202412299017

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 28, 2024
- Submitted: December 29, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N561UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N561UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5317
- Aircraft time: 38,672 hours, 15,765 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/AALA202412299017

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE SLIDE ARMING HANDLE IS VERY LOOSE FOR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR 3R. MAINTENANCE RESECURED ARMING HANDLE ON EXIT DOOR 3R PER AMM 52-22-21.

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