# SDR AALA202108102121

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 8, 2021
- Submitted: August 10, 2021
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N145AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N145AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6783
- Aircraft time: 18,231 hours, 6,801 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5598141100400
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Lt 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/AALA202108102121

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT ELEVATOR #5 HINGE HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY / WEAR ON THE LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42.

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