# SDR AALA201512309009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 29, 2015
- Submitted: December 30, 2015
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N804AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N804AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-132
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-132](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-132) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1043
- Aircraft time: 56,147 hours, 23,691 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201512309009

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED.  SUDDEN STRONG & RAPID VERTICAL AIRFRAME VIBE DURING CLIMB AT FL 250 M, .78 335 KIAS AT 25C SAT, STOPPED WHEN SLOW < 300K.  REPLACED LT ELEVATOR HINGE, NR 3 FITTING.  ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.  SEE AALA201512309008 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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