# SDR AALA2021090705515

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 29, 2021
- Submitted: September 7, 2021
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N604AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N604AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1196
- Aircraft time: 70,822 hours, 27,941 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Component: Elevator, Airbus
- Component part number: D5528000301800
- 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/AALA2021090705515

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: LEFT HAND ELEVATOR #2, #4 AND #5 HINGE FITTING MOUNTED ON THE ELEVATOR INBOARD AND OUTBOARD BORES WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED ELEVATOR PER TASK CARD 26L30027001.

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