# SDR AALA202507149068

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 2025
- Submitted: July 14, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N549UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N549UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4932
- Aircraft time: 44,437 hours, 17,727 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Loose
- 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/AALA202507149068

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 3R DOOR SLIDE ARMING HANDLE IS LOOSE AND DIFFICULT TO ARM. MAINTENANCE RESECURED HANDLE HARDWARE ON THE 3R DOOR AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 52-20-00.

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