# SDR AALA202602187296

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 8, 2026
- Submitted: February 18, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N653AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N653AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1003
- Aircraft time: 85,848 hours, 36,272 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- 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/AALA202602187296

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: REPLACE HINGE ARM END FITTING N5 ON RH ELEVATOR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING #5 ON RH ELEVATOR IAW AMM55-16-42-000-001-A AND AMM 55-16-42-400-001-A.

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