Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A321231

Difficulty date
August 17, 2026
Submitted
September 5, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N972UY
Make and model
Airbus A321231
Aircraft serial
4123
Aircraft time
55,380 hours, 21,414 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Condition
Excess Play
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 WAS GROUNDED: LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD ATTACH HINGE FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AND BOLTS SPINNING FREELY **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR AALA202608212771 SUBMITTED 8-21-2026 BY TUL - MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER CMM 52-81-18 ** (CLOSED)

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