# SDR AALA2020010839026

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 30, 2019
- Submitted: January 8, 2020
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N152UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N152UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5588
- Aircraft time: 22,746 hours, 9,004 cycles
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: D5537131800200
- 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/AALA2020010839026

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RUDDER HINGE #4 HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY / WEAR AT RIB 6 ON THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. REPLACED HINGE PER AMM 55-36-41.

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