Service difficulty report · Hinge Arm · Airbus A321231

Difficulty date
September 20, 2024
Submitted
September 23, 2024
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N138AN
Make and model
Airbus A321231
Aircraft serial
6650
Aircraft time
28,168 hours, 11,124 cycles
Part
Hinge Arm
Part number
D5537131220054
Condition
Worn
Location
Zone 300
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: VERTICAL STABILIZER BR2 HINGE ARM OVERSIZED FASTENER HOLE MEASURES .306", EXCEEDS LIMITS OF .265". REPLACED BR2 HINGE ARM PER SRM 51-42-11-801.

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