# SDR AALA202603091717

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 8, 2026
- Submitted: March 9, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N544UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N544UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4847
- Aircraft time: 45,903 hours, 18,502 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Lever
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/AALA202603091717

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: WHEN DOOR 4L IS IN THE DISARMED POSITION, THE ARM/DISARM LEVER APPEARS BENT SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, INDICATIVE OF POSSIBLE IMPACT DAMAGE. THE ARM/DISARM LEVER OPERATES CORRECTLY BUT A SLIGHT RESISTANCE IS NOTICEABLE DURING CLOSURE. THIS BENT CONDITION IS ONLY EVIDENT WHEN THE 4L LEVER IS IN THE DISARM POSITION. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED DETAILED INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION OF THE L4 DOOR PER AMM 52-13-00. MAINTENANCE REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR GRINDING TO ANYTHING NOTED AND EVERYTHING FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD BE WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.

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