# SDR AALA202608100388

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 7, 2026
- Submitted: August 10, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N409AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N409AA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 9178
- Aircraft time: 23,271 hours, 6,463 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Plate
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202608100388

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR 3R ARM LEVER LOOSE - MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED THE GRIP PLATE FASTENER PER AMM 52-22-22 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK

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