# SDR AALA202604201581

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 24, 2026
- Submitted: April 20, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N122NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122NN), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6252
- Aircraft time: 36,513 hours, 12,414 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5598141300400
- 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/AALA202604201581

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR #4 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42.

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