Service difficulty report · Hinge Arm · Airbus A321231

Difficulty date
January 8, 2026
Submitted
January 9, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N586UW
Make and model
Airbus A321231
Aircraft serial
6230
Aircraft time
36,985 hours, 15,145 cycles
Part
Hinge Arm
Part number
D5598141100400
Condition
Excess Play
Location
Zone 300 Elev
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 ELEVATOR #2 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42.

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