# SDR AALA202608079233

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 5, 2026
- Submitted: August 7, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N342RX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342RX), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 44466
- Aircraft time: 17,581 hours, 6,540 cycles
- System (JASC): [5250 · Fixed Inner Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5250)
- Part: Striker
- Condition: Disengaged
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: CR
- 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/AALA202608079233

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE IN FLIGHT. LATCH HAS HIGHER THAN NORMAL RESISTANCE TO ENGAGE. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED ELECTRIC STRIKE ASSY AND FLIGHT DECK DOOR GAP IAW AMM 52-51-03. OPS CHECK GOOD.

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