# SDR AALA202607166240

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 2026
- Submitted: July 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N538UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N538UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4050
- Aircraft time: 51,851 hours, 21,071 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Loose
- 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/AALA202607166240

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR 2R DOOR ARMING GRIP HANDLE IS LOOSE AND REQUIRES TIGHTENING. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED GRIP HANDLE PER AMM 52-22-22.

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