# SDR AALA202604203071

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 27, 2026
- Submitted: April 20, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N193UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193UW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A321-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A321-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a321-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3584
- Aircraft time: 50,228 hours, 19,908 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Hinge Arm
- 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/AALA202604203071

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR #6 HINGE ARM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED HINGE ARM PER AMM 55-16-42.

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