# SDR AALA2019083099053

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 21, 2019
- Submitted: August 30, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N765US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N765US), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-112
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a319-112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1371
- Aircraft time: 49,848 hours, 32,029 cycles
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5598141100400
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rt 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/AALA2019083099053

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE,  RIGHT ELEVATOR NR 5 HINGE HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY AND WEAR.  REPLACED THE HINGE FITTING IAW AMM 55-16-42.

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