# SDR AALA202607162051

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 14, 2026
- Submitted: July 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N422AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N422AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10159
- Aircraft time: 21,439 hours, 5,835 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Arming Lever
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202607162051

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING DESCENT INTO KPHL THE SLIDE ARMED INDICATION ON LOWER ECAM MAIN CABIN DOOR DISAPPEARED. DOOR SLIDE VISUALLY CONFIRMED ARMED AND DOOR WAS NEVER TOUCHED. MAINTENANCE FOUND ARMING HANDLE WITH A LITTLE DEBRIS UNDER IT, REMOVED UPPER PANEL AND LUBRICATED ARMING HANDLE IAW AMM 52-11-21. LUBRICATED FLOOR PRONGS IAW AMM 52-11-11.

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