# SDR AALA202609065987

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 4, 2026
- Submitted: September 7, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N452AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10784
- Aircraft time: 17,941 hours, 4,871 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Girt Bar
- 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/AALA202609065987

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR AFT GIRT BAR FITTING STOP LEVER WOULD NOT SPRING BACK INTO POSITION - MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE FITTING TO CLEAN AND LUBRICATE IT THEN REINSTALLED THE FITTING - A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED

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