# SDR AALA202605055098

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 4, 2026
- Submitted: May 5, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N324VL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324VL), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 44529
- Aircraft time: 67 hours, 29 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Lack Of Lube
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202605055098

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EXTERIOR HANDLE ON FORWARD ENTRY DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. LUBED ROLLERS AND TRACKS, OPS CHECK GOOD. PER AMM 52-11-00.

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