# SDR AALA202409238045

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 20, 2024
- Submitted: September 23, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N138AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138AN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6650
- Aircraft time: 28,168 hours, 11,124 cycles
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202409238045

## Discrepancy

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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