# SDR AALA202601080199

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 4, 2026
- Submitted: January 8, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N161UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1403
- Aircraft time: 77,992 hours, 30,274 cycles
- System (JASC): [3397 · Light System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3397)
- Part: Terminal
- Condition: Pulled
- 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/AALA202601080199

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT MOUNTED AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AT SEAT 8C. MAINTENANCE FOUND SEAT 8C EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT TERMINAL PULLED FROM CONNECTOR 7261VC3, RETERMINATED CONTACT PER ESPM 20-53-55 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00.

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