# SDR AALA202411200471

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 19, 2024
- Submitted: November 20, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N523UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N523UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3960
- Aircraft time: 52,197 hours, 19,733 cycles
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5537131800400
- 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/AALA202411200471

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: #7 RUDDER HINGE FITING FASTENER HOLES OUT OF ROUND ON VERTICAL STABILZER AT RIB 11. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER EA 357284.

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