Service difficulty report · Hinge · Airbus A321231

Difficulty date
July 11, 2020
Submitted
July 17, 2020
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N583UW
Make and model
Airbus A321231
Aircraft serial
6181
Aircraft time
20,236 hours, 7,868 cycles
Part
Hinge
Part number
D5598141300400
Condition
Worn
Location
Rt Elevator
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT ELEVATOR NR 4 HINGE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AND WEAR ON THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42.

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