# SDR AALA202608285894

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 24, 2026
- Submitted: August 29, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N956XV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N956XV), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253N
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253N](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 8126
- Aircraft time: 24,925 hours, 7,250 cycles
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Zone 100
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202608285894

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD ATTACH HINGE FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY - MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER AMM 32-12-11

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