N446AN

AIRBUS A321-253NX · 2022 · Fixed-wing multi-engine · 2 engines · 222 seats · Valid Registration

Registered owner: AMERICAN AIRLINES INC, TX (owner ≠ operator)

Operators of this aircraft

Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.

No operator established for this aircraft.

Accident & incident history

No NTSB accidents or incidents on file for this aircraft.

Maintenance disclosures

Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.

18 reports on file, 2023-04-13 – 2026-08-17.

OTHER · 2026-08-17 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5210

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 18,522 hrs · 4,998 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING PS CHECK, FOUND L4 DOOR DAMPER LOW IN PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE SERVICED TO FULL PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.

Source: SDR AALA202608187069
OTHER · 2026-07-17 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5220

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 18,123 hrs · 4,895 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER REQUIRES SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SERVICED L3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.

Source: SDR AALA202607210691
OTHER · 2026-05-27 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5210

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 17,552 hrs · 4,737 cycles

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER NEEDS SERVICING. SERVICED THE DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.

Source: SDR AALA202605287242
OTHER · 2026-04-30 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 2560

Part: FITTING — STICKING (GIRT BAR) · airframe 17,229 hrs · 4,645 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR AFT GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTING STUCK IN DOWN POSITION GIRT BAR DOES NOT ENGAGE. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE GIRT BAR FITTING PER AMM 25-62-44. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.

Source: SDR AALA202605014598
OTHER · 2026-03-20 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5220

Part: PIN — SHEARED (ZONE 800) · airframe 16,779 hrs · 4,519 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: R3 DOOR GRIP PLATE PIN SHEARED AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WORN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE GRIP PLATE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE PER CMM 52-21-30.

Source: SDR AALA202603233828
OTHER · 2026-03-15 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5210

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 16,697 hrs · 4,500 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.

Source: SDR AALA202603165177
Earlier reports · 2023–2025 · 12 reports

2025

OTHER · 2025-09-14 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5210

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 14,843 hrs · 3,964 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.

Source: SDR AALA202509164137
NO TEST · 2025-09-14 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 3397

Part: ELEC CONNECTOR — NOT SEATED (ZONE 200) · airframe 14,843 hrs · 3,964 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT ROW 27 INOPERATIVE ON BOTH SIDES. MAINTENANCE RESEATED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT CONNECTOR AT SEAR ROW 17 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00.

Source: SDR AALA202509169932
OTHER · 2025-05-25 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5210

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 13,527 hrs · 3,613 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT LEFT HAND PASSENGER DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE IS LOW. SERVICED DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.

Source: SDR AALA202505266402
NO TEST · 2025-05-15 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 3350

Part: SLIDE RAFT — NO TEST (ZONE 800) · airframe 13,422 hrs · 3,585 cycles

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L4 DOOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT FAULT SHOWN DURING TESTING. REPLACED L4 DOOR SLIDE RAFT PER TASK CARD 26L00025011 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT SYSTEM .

Source: SDR AALA202505165503
OTHER · 2025-02-14 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5210

Part: BOTTLE — LOW PRESSURE (ZONE 800) · airframe 12,450 hrs · 3,331 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 DOOR, DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. MAINTENANCE SERVICED DAMPER PER AMM 52-10-00.

Source: SDR AALA202502146398

2024

NO TEST · 2024-06-20 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 3397

Part: WIRE HARNESS — FAILED (EMERGENCY LIGHTS) · airframe 9,881 hrs · 2,627 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: SEAT ROW 28 EMERGENCY EXIT ROW SEAT LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING DURING SYSTEM TEST. MAINTENANCE FOUND WIRE HARNESS FROM DISCONNECT 7261VC TO SEATS 27 AND 28 HAD FAILED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE WIRE HARNESS AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00.

Source: SDR AALA202406214397
NO TEST · 2024-06-20 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 3397

Part: WIRE HARNESS — FAILED (EMERGENCY LIGHTS) · airframe 9,881 hrs · 2,627 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: SEAT ROW 27 EMERGENCY EXIT ROW SEAT LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING DURING SYSTEM TEST. MAINTENANCE FOUND WIRE HARNESS FROM DISCONNECT 7261VC TO SEATS 27 AND 28 HAD FAILED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE WIRE HARNESS AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00.

Source: SDR AALA202406215466
OTHER · 2024-02-11 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5250

Part: LATCH — SEIZED (COCKPIT DOOR) · airframe 8,350 hrs · 2,217 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED INBOUND INTO PHL. THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR WAS LOCKED AND FLIGHT CREW COULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR DURING CRUISE RESULTING IN THE FIRST OFFICER NOT BEING ABLE TO GET INTO THE FLIGHT DECK. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE DOOR DID OPEN AT 8,000 FEET AND THE FIRRST OFFICER WAS ABLE TO GET IN THE FLIGHT DECK FOR LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT PHL AND TAXIED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR BOTTOM LATCH SEIZED / HARD TO MOVE AND REPLACED IT PER AMM 52-51-21. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.

Source: SDR AALA202402139351

2023

WARNING INDICATION · 2023-06-21 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 2820

Part: PROTECTOR — BURST (ZONE 100 - FUSE) · airframe 5,727 hrs · 1,524 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO RIC. FUEL IMBALANCE DURING FLIGHT, MAX IMBALANCE 6000 LBS. QRH 12-5 DID NOT RESOLVE ISSUE. LANDED WITH 13.3 RIGHT TANK AND APPROX 6000 IN LEFT TANK. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT RIC WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE OVERPRESSURE PROTECTOR 96QM DUE TO THE DISC HAD BURST PER AMM 28-12-41 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY LEAK CHECK WITH NO FUEL MIGRATION NOTED.

Source: SDR AALA202306235570
WARNING INDICATION · 2023-06-16 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 2611

Part: SMOKE DETECTOR — FALSE INDICATION (ZONE 900 - LAV/G) · airframe 5,682 hrs · 1,514 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: IN CRUISE FLIGHT ECAM MESSAGE SMOKE LAVATORY CAME ON MOMENTARILY. CABIN CREW UNABLE TO CONFIRM. NO LAVATORY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DISCHARGED. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR AND LAVATORY SMOKE WARNINGS WITHOUT FIRES TESTS PER TSM 26-17-00 WITH NO FAULTS DETECTED.

Source: SDR AALA202306191822
WARNING INDICATION · 2023-05-04 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 2133

Part: OUTFLOW VALVE — FAULT MESSAGE (ZONE 100 - FUSE) · airframe 5,148 hrs · 1,371 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHX. AFTER TAKEOFF ECAM VENT SKIN VALVE FAULT DISPLAYED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT PHX WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE SKIN AIR VALVE PER AMM 21-26-53 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.

Source: SDR AALA202305055740
NO TEST · 2023-04-13 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 3350

Part: SOCKET — LOOSE (ZONE 200 - FUSE) · airframe 4,903 hrs · 1,302 cycles

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT ROW 37 ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE SECURED WALL SOCKET AT WALL ON SEAT 37 ABC AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-13.

Source: SDR AALA202304144591