# SDR AALA2019030769027

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 5, 2019
- Submitted: March 7, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N189UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1425
- Aircraft time: 60,752 hours, 22,708 cycles
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5537131800000
- 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/AALA2019030769027

## Discrepancy

NR 5 RUDDER HINGE POINT HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.   REPLACED THE HINGE FITTING IAW AMM 55-36-41-400-001-A.

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