# SDR CA990603032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 14, 1999
- Submitted: April 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Airbus A320-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 26,976 hours
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565A1
- System (JASC): [2200 · Auto Flight System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2200)
- Part: Afcs
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Component: Auto Flight Syst
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990603032

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING DESCENT, LOUD SNAP HEARD/FELT THROUGH PEDESTAL.  AIRCRAFT FLEW NORMALLY WITH AP SELECTED OFF.  CAPTAIN''S SIDESTICK ASSY FAILED.   UNIT REPLACED.

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