# SDR AALA202103129014

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 2021
- Submitted: March 12, 2021
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N156AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6983
- Aircraft time: 14,736 hours, 5,650 cycles
- System (JASC): [5554 · Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5554)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5537131800200
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Zone 300 - Stabs
- 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/AALA202103129014

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: RUDDER HINGE #3 BEARING / FITTING HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY / WORN. REPLACED HINGE FITING PER EO 5520Y001-005 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY FREE PLAY CHECK PER TASK CARD 26L32527001.

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