# SDR AALA202601124921

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 11, 2026
- Submitted: January 12, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N417AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N417AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 9537
- Aircraft time: 19,240 hours, 5,199 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Girt Bar
- Condition: Binding
- Location: Zone 800
- 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/AALA202601124921

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L1 ARM HANDLE FEELS SPONGY. MAINTENANCE FOUND GIRT BAR BINDING UNDER L1 DOOR. READJUSTED L1 SLIDE GIRT BAR ENGAGEMENT WITHOUT DISTURBING THE ESCAPE SLIDE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER AMM 25-62-44.

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