# SDR AALA201712139028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 2017
- Submitted: December 14, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N579UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N579UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6100
- Aircraft time: 12,709 hours, 4,980 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- 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/AALA201712139028

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. PICKEDUP MODERATE VIBRATION CLIMBING THROUGH 6000', CONTINUED THROUGH 17,000'. NO VIBRATION ON DECENT AND LANDING. REPLACED LEFT ELEVATOR NR 1, NR 2, AND NR 3 HINGE FITTINGS PER AMM 55-16-42.

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