# SDR AALA202402194414

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 2024
- Submitted: February 19, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N583UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N583UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6181
- Aircraft time: 30,840 hours, 12,500 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: UNKNOWN
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rt 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/AALA202402194414

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: RIGHT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR HINGE FITTING #3 WORN. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42.

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