# SDR AALA202404087510

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 4, 2024
- Submitted: April 8, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N838AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N838AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-132
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-132](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-132) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2615
- Aircraft time: 53,255 hours, 26,742 cycles
- System (JASC): [3222 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222)
- Part: Hinge Pin
- Part number: D68797
- Condition: Bent
- Location: Mlg Torque Link
- 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/AALA202404087510

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: WHILE PERFORMING TASK CARD 26C71032003 INSPECTION/CHECK OF NOSE LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FOUND CENTER HINGE PIN TO BE BENT. REPLACED CENTER HINGE PIN PER TASK CARD 26C71032003.

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