# SDR AALA2019020419014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 31, 2019
- Submitted: February 4, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N668AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N668AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1764
- Aircraft time: 58,352 hours, 22,099 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/AALA2019020419014

## Discrepancy

LEFT ELEVATOR NR 5 HINGE FITTING HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AND WAS WORN.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.  REPLACED THE HINGE FITTING IAW AMM 55-16-42.

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