# SDR AALA202602165319

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 13, 2026
- Submitted: February 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N93003](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N93003), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-115
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-115](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-115) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5704
- Aircraft time: 32,971 hours, 16,263 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Arm
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 300 Elev
- 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/AALA202602165319

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK  ELEVATOR HINGE 4 ON RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE ELEVATOR HINGE #4 LOC ON RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER IAW A319 SRM 51-42-11-801 AND DWG D55182732.

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