# SDR AALA202610136165

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 11, 2026
- Submitted: October 14, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N429AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-253NX
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-253NX](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-253nx) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10403
- Aircraft time: 20,938 hours, 5,548 cycles
- System (JASC): [5250 · Fixed Inner Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5250)
- Part: Lock Mechanism
- Condition: Sticking
- 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/AALA202610136165

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR STICKS, VERY HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED COCKPIT DOOR LOCK MECHANISM - OPS GOOD -OPENS AND CLOSES NORMALLY PER AMM 52-51-00 OK FOR SERVICE - NO HISTORY NOTED.

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