# SDR AALA202604208823

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 14, 2026
- Submitted: April 20, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N553UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4960
- Aircraft time: 44,661 hours, 17,787 cycles
- System (JASC): [3397 · Light System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3397)
- Part: Elec Connector
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Zone 200
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202604208823

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 8C SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE RE-SECURED EMERGENCY LIGHT CONNECTOR AT SEAT ROW 8C AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM PER AMM 33-51-00.

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