# SDR IPXA2026031355705

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 13, 2026
- Submitted: March 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N166UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N166UP), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A300 F4-622R
- Registry model: [Airbus A300 F4-622R](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a300-f4-622r) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0861
- Aircraft time: 25,221 hours, 15,092 cycles
- System (JASC): [5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5210)
- Part: Handle
- Condition: Failed
- 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/IPXA2026031355705

## Discrepancy

L1 DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPERATE.  BELL CRANK LUG ON COMPENSATION LINK REPLACEMENT. THIS CLEARS MEL 52-11-01-2-4

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