# SDR AALA202606164984

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 13, 2026
- Submitted: June 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8031M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8031M), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A319-115
- Registry model: [Airbus A319-115](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a319-115) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6595
- Aircraft time: 31,036 hours, 14,783 cycles
- System (JASC): [2730 · Elevator Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2730)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Condition: Excess Play
- Location: Zone 300 Elev
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202606164984

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: CLIMBING THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 25000' AT AROUND 315 KNOTS WE EXPERIENCED PRONOUNCED AIRFRAME VIBRATION. RH SIDE ELEVATOR FLUTTERWAS OBSERVED ON THE F/CTL PAGE. AFTER REDUCING THE SPEED, THE VIBRATION CEASED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AND IT DID NOT OCCUR AGAIN.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR HINGE FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE ON BOTH ELEVATORS. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.

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