# SDR AALA201806269027

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 26, 2018
- Submitted: June 26, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N554UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N554UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4966
- Aircraft time: 21,089 hours, 8,484 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5598141100200
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201806269027

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING AN AIRFRAME VIBRATION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT HAND ELEVATOR NR 2 HINGE FITTING TO BE WORN AND HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED HINGE FITTING ASSY FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42-400.

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