# SDR AALA201712289019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 27, 2017
- Submitted: December 28, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N816AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N816AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-132
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-132](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-132) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1350
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rudder
- 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/AALA201712289019

## Discrepancy

EXCESSIVE PLAY ON THE RUDDER HINGE BEARING NR 4 ON THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. REPLACED THE HINGE ARM FITTING IAW SRM 51-72-11.

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