# SDR AALA202608137982

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2026
- Submitted: August 13, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N978UY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N978UY), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5422
- Aircraft time: 42,203 hours, 17,327 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Control Handle
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Zone 800
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202608137982

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED THAT THE 3L DOOR CONTROL HANDLE WAS LOOSE - MAINTENANCE SECURED LOOSE HARDWAR ON THE CONTROL HANDLE PER AMM 52-10-00

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