Service difficulty report · Striker · Airbus A321211

Difficulty date
May 9, 2012
Submitted
September 14, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Airbus A321211
Aircraft time
34,771 hours
Engine
Cfmint CFM565B3P
Part
Striker
Part number
FE12700002
Condition
Corroded
Location
Door Assist
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
L
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE FAILED TO OPERATE DURING DEPLOYMENT CHECK. AFTER LOOKING INTO THE FAULT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STRIKER PIN WAS CORRODED INSIDE OF THE PLUG AND DID NOT STRIKE THE DIAPHRAGM. PLUG HAD CORROSION AROUND OUTER SURFACE ALSO.

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