# SDR AALA202609251426

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 22, 2026
- Submitted: September 25, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N167US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N167US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1442
- Aircraft time: 81,010 hours, 31,412 cycles
- System (JASC): [5280 · Landing Gear Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5280)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- 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/AALA202609251426

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FORWARD HINGE FITTING HAS LOOSE BOLTS AND FASTENER HOLES ARE WORN - MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE HINGE FITTING PER CMM 52-81-18

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