Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A321231

Difficulty date
July 2, 2024
Submitted
July 9, 2024
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N156AN
Make and model
Airbus A321231
Aircraft serial
6983
Aircraft time
24,880 hours, 9,869 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Part number
D5598141100400
Condition
Worn
Location
Lt Elevator
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER #3 ELEVATOR HINGE FITTING BEARING WORN. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42.

More about the Airbus A321-231