# SDR CALA2014031490608

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 2014
- Submitted: March 14, 2014
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N485UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N485UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1617
- Aircraft time: 40,255 hours, 17,378 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin Panel
- Condition: Saturated
- 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/CALA2014031490608

## Discrepancy

LT ELEVATOR LOWER SKIN PANEL HAS TRAPPED WATER INDICATION 25.5, FROM INBD END & 7 FROM TE, AREA IS 3.5 IN DIAMETER.  DRILLED WITNESS HOLES & FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF MOISTURE PRESENT.  CLEANED & APPLIED REPAIR, SEALED & RESTORED FINISH IAW SRM 55-21-11PARA 5D, FIG 204.

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