# SDR AALA202610077940

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 5, 2026
- Submitted: October 7, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N474AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N474AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 13221
- Aircraft time: 199 hours, 60 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Sticking
- 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/AALA202610077940

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR CANNOT OPEN FROM INSIDE INTERMITTENTLY. ON THE OUTSIDE ON THE HANDLE THE PUSH HERE ON THE HANDLE GETS STUCK WHEN CLOSING. MAINTENANCE CLEANED L1 DOOR FLOOR PLATES AND LUBRICATED L1 DOOR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. OPS CHECKED GOOD PER AMM 52-11-00.

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