# SDR AALA202605183093

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 15, 2026
- Submitted: May 18, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N568UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N568UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5751
- Aircraft time: 38,999 hours, 16,026 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Zone 800
- 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/AALA202605183093

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: THE TOP PANEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE 1L CABIN DOOR IS NOT FLUSH WHEN CLOSED AND HAS AN ABNORMAL GAP ACCORDING TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE L1 DOOR PANEL HINGES.

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