# SDR AALA202609184822

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 16, 2026
- Submitted: September 18, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N982VJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N982VJ), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5374
- Aircraft time: 41,860 hours, 17,294 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Girt Bar
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202609184822

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: PASSENGER DOOR 4R ARM/DISARM LEVER REQUIRES MORE FORCE THAN USUAL TO OPERATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED DEBRIS FROM 4R DOOR FLOOR GIRT BAR RIGHT AND LEFT FLOOR FITTINGS; CLEANED AND LUBRICATED 4R DOOR FLOOR GIRT BAR FITTINGS PER AMM 25-62-44.

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