# SDR USAA2012012500009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 24, 2012
- Submitted: January 25, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N277AY
- Make and model: Airbus A330-323
- Registry model: [Airbus A330-323](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a330-323) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 380
- Aircraft time: 50,051 hours, 7,093 cycles
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Failed
- Location: R1 Door
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA2012012500009

## Discrepancy

S2 CHECK - ESCAPE SLIDE LOCKING MECHANISM ICE PROTECTION CONTROL UNIT 4DH FAILED BITE TEST ON AFT POSITION.  REPLACED R1 DOOR AFT HEATED FITTING 8DH IAW A330 AMM 30-46-34.  PERFORMED CONTROL UNIT BITE TEST & ADJUSTED GIRT BAR FITTING IAW A330 AMM 30-46-00, 52-11-00-820-801-A.

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