# SDR AALA202605183979

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 15, 2026
- Submitted: May 18, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N145AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6783
- Aircraft time: 32,793 hours, 12,867 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202605183979

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: MAIN CABIN DOOR HARD TO CLOSE AND MAKING CRACKING NOISES WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE UPPER HINGE ARM FITTING WORN ALLOWING THE BUSHING TO MIGRATE AND REPLACED THE HINGE ARM FITTING PER AMM 52-11-31. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED.

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