# SDR AALA202604218095

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 17, 2026
- Submitted: April 21, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N971UY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N971UY), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6249
- Aircraft time: 37,420 hours, 15,350 cycles
- System (JASC): [2561 · Life Jacket](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2561)
- Part: Container
- Part number: 66601410
- Condition: Open
- Location: Life Vest
- 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/AALA202604218095

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CAPTAINS LIFEVEST BAG OPENED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LIFEVEST AS REQUIRED.

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