# SDR AALA202609052771

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 17, 2026
- Submitted: September 5, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N972UY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N972UY), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4123
- Aircraft time: 55,380 hours, 21,414 cycles
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Zone 800
- 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/AALA202609052771

## Discrepancy

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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