# SDR AALA202505092260

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 2025
- Submitted: May 9, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N551UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4940
- Aircraft time: 43,124 hours, 17,099 cycles
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Zone 700
- 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/AALA202505092260

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD HINGE FITTING HAS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT. REPLACED HINGE FITTING AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER SRM 51-42-11.

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