# SDR AALA202603058807

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 4, 2026
- Submitted: March 5, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N804AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N804AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-132
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-132](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-132) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1043
- Aircraft time: 80,254 hours, 38,256 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/AALA202603058807

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF LH ELEVATOR INSTALLATION WORK CARD 26L30027001 FOUND SEVERAL HORIZONSTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR HINGE ARMEND FITTING BEARINGS WORN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H ELEVATOR HINGE ARM FITTING 2,3,5,6 IAW AMM 55-16-42-400-001.

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