# SDR AALA202508293296

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 20, 2025
- Submitted: August 29, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N153UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N153UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5594
- Aircraft time: 38,110 hours, 15,857 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Zone 800 Mlg
- 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/AALA202508293296

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD HINGE FITTING BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER SRM 51-44-11-801 AND SRM 51-21-11.

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