# SDR AALA2018111989001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 17, 2018
- Submitted: November 19, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N187US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N187US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1704
- Aircraft time: 56,512 hours, 21,180 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Lt Elevator
- 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/AALA2018111989001

## Discrepancy

MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT ELEVATOR NR 1 HINGE FITTING TO BE WORN AND HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY.  AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.  REPLACED THE HINGE FITTING IAW AMM 55-16-42.

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