# SDR AALA202602164123

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 2026
- Submitted: February 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N138AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6650
- Aircraft time: 32,618 hours, 12,919 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Lanyard
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Zone 800
- 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/AALA202602164123

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 4R DOOR HAS A LANYARD PROTRUDING OUTSIDE FROM THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MAINTENANCE FOUND SECTION OF RIGHT AFT CABIN DOOR SLIDE LANYARD HANGING LOOSE / PROTRUDING OUT OF THE SERVICE DOOR AND RE-STOWED LANYARD PER AMM 25-62-44.

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