# SDR AALA201710099020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 7, 2017
- Submitted: October 9, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N184US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1651
- Aircraft time: 53,774 hours, 20,306 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Component: Elevator, Airbus
- Component part number: D5528000301400
- 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/AALA201710099020

## Discrepancy

LEFT ELEVATOR NR 6 HNGE FITTING WORN.  REPLACED LEFT ELEVATOR IAW AMM 27-34-41-400-001-A. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

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