# SDR AALA202601214024

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 19, 2026
- Submitted: January 21, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N932AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N932AM), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7419
- Aircraft time: 26,738 hours, 10,818 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202601214024

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ON TAKEOFF, PRIOR TO GEAR RETRACTION, NOSE WHEEL HAD EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. MAINTENANCE FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AFT DOOR FORWARD HINGE FITTING AND REPLACED IT PER CMM 52-82-32. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED.

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