# SDR CALA2013121393671

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 13, 2013
- Submitted: December 16, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N444UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N444UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 824
- Aircraft time: 52,042 hours, 21,104 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Lt Elevator
- 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/CALA2013121393671

## Discrepancy

SMALL WHITE PIECE ABOUT 2 INCHES WIDE STICKING UP FROM LT ELEVATOR 18 INCHES IN FROM TIP.  DAMAGE 36 INCHES FROM TIP, UPPER SURFACE, 2IN X.75.

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