# SDR AALA202512165707

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 2025
- Submitted: December 16, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N538UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N538UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4050
- Aircraft time: 49,897 hours, 20,241 cycles
- System (JASC): [3397 · Light System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3397)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Zone 200
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512165707

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHT ON SIDE OF SEAT 36C DOES NOT OPERATE DURING EMERGENCY LIGHTING TEST. MAINTENANCE FOUND A BROKEN WIRE AND REPAIRED IT PER ESPM 20-43-11. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS AQCCOMPLISHED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.

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