SDR AALA201611049002

Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A319132

Difficulty date: November 2, 2016
Submitted: November 4, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N837AW
Make and model: Airbus A319132
Aircraft serial: 2595
Aircraft time: 35,398 hours, 16,068 cycles
System (JASC): 5552 · Elevator Tab, Attach Fittings
Part: Hinge Fitting
Condition: Worn
Location: Rt Elevator
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

VIBRATION DURING CLIMB OUT MORE PRONOUNCED IN AFT CABIN FLOOR. STOPPED BELOW 300KNOTS. CLIMBING THROUGH FL180,5 DEGREE PITCH, CLEAN CONFIGURATION. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY ON THE RIGHT ELEVATOR AND REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTINGS NR 1, 2 AND 3 IAW AMM 55-16-42.

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