# SDR UALA2013070304661

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 2, 2013
- Submitted: July 19, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N473UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N473UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1469
- Aircraft time: 40,438 hours, 16,525 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Threshold
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: L2 Doorway
- 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/UALA2013070304661

## Discrepancy

L2 DOOR PRODUCING A LOUD SQUEAL FROM SURFACE TO FL 350.  STOPPED SQUEAL ON DESCENT AT FL 310.  FOUND NEW THRESHOLD PLATE INSTALLED WITH EDGES BENT UP CAUSING LARGE BUMP, STRAIGHTENED IAW MT N52-020.

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