# SDR AALA202602196146

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 18, 2026
- Submitted: February 19, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N409AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409AA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 9178
- Aircraft time: 21,253 hours, 5,936 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Loose
- 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/AALA202602196146

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EXIT DOOR AT 3R IS REPORTED TO HAVE A LOOSE HANDLE. MAINTENANCE SECURED LOOSE HANDLE AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

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