Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date
January 14, 2026
Submitted
January 22, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N668AW
Make and model
Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial
1764
Aircraft time
74,278 hours, 31,399 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Condition
Worn
Location
Mlg Door
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: WEAR ON DOOR FWD HINGE FITTING UNDER BOLT HEAD AT LH MAIN LANDING GEAR. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR ON DOOR FWD HINGE FITTING ON LH MAINLANDING GEARIAW EA 370766 AND A320 SRM 51-42-11-801.

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