# SDR CA020228003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 12, 2002
- Submitted: March 21, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Airbus A320-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 34,947 hours
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565A1
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Panel
- Part number: D5537002500800
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/CA020228003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) VERTICAL STAB LEADING EDGE PANELS 322AL, 322CL AND 322BL CRACKED. PANEL 322AL CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES FROM LOWER EDGE LT SIDE. PANEL 322CL CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES FROM LOWER EDGE LT SIDE. ALSO 322BL. PRODUCTION PERMIT RAISED FOR REPAIR IF BEYOND LIMITS.

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