# SDR AALA202610100089

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 7, 2026
- Submitted: October 11, 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: 42,034 hours, 17,367 cycles
- System (JASC): [5220 · Emergency Exits](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5220)
- Part: Plate
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Zone 800
- 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/AALA202610100089

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FA REPORTS THAT THE ARMING LEVER FOR DOOR 3L IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE RESECURED HANDLE PLATE TO CONTROL LEVER AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 25-23-46-400.

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