# SDR AALA202601160605

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 15, 2026
- Submitted: January 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N437AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N437AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10597
- Aircraft time: 16,459 hours, 4,566 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Life Vest
- Part number: 66601410
- Condition: Open
- Location: Zone 200
- 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/AALA202601160605

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT REAR FACING FLIGHT ATTENDANT LIFE JACKET COVER OPENED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIFE JACKET AS REQUIRED.

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