Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A321211

Difficulty date
August 20, 2026
Submitted
August 20, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N173US
Make and model
Airbus A321211
Aircraft serial
1481
Aircraft time
81,843 hours, 31,725 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Part number
D5337062220600
Condition
Worn
Location
Zone 800
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CENTER FUSELAGE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD HINGE FITTING WORN AND HAS CHAFF DAMAGE - REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER EA 378134

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