# SDR AALA202603168703

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 2026
- Submitted: March 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N135NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135NN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6520
- Aircraft time: 33,854 hours, 12,703 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Girt Bar
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202603168703

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING SLIDE INSTALL FOUND ARM/DISARM LEVER BINDING AND NOT FULLY ENGAGING ON L1 DOOR. ACCOMPLISHED FOLDING PROCEDURE FOR L1 DOOR SLIDE FLAP / GIRT ASSEMBLY PER JOB CARD 26L00025011.

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