# SDR AALA202601061266

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 2, 2026
- Submitted: January 6, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N9004F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9004F), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-115
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-115](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-115) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5745
- Aircraft time: 32,595 hours, 15,876 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Arm
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Zone 300 - Stabs
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202601061266

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: REPLACE HINGE ARM 5 ELEVATOR ON RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM 5 ELEVATOR ON RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER IAW A320FAM AMM 55-16-42-000-001-A AND A320FAM AMM 55-16-42-400-001-A.

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