# SDR AALA202608113392

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 10, 2026
- Submitted: August 11, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N557UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N557UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5269
- Aircraft time: 44,232 hours, 18,206 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Mechanism
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Zone 800  Arming
- Stage of operation: NR
- 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/AALA202608113392

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR 3R ARMING MECHANISM IS LOOSE WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY - MAINTENANCE SECURED RETENTION BOLT AS REQUIRED

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