# SDR AALA202508305826

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 28, 2025
- Submitted: August 30, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N403AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N403AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 8780
- Aircraft time: 21,315 hours, 5,908 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Binding
- Location: Girt Bar
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202508305826

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DOOR 4R HANDLE LOOSE. MAINTENANCE FOUND DOOR ARMING LEVER MODERATELY STIFF, CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE R4 GIRT BAR FITTINGS. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER AMM 52-10-00 WITH NO LOOSENESS / STIFFNESS NOTED.

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