Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Airbus A321211

Difficulty date
August 1, 2026
Submitted
August 5, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N106DN
Make and model
Airbus A321211
Aircraft serial
10088
Aircraft time
18,410 hours, 8,285 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Condition
Worn
Location
Zone 300
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WEAR BEARING HINGE FITTING 1,2,3,4,5 ON LT ELEVATOR HORIZONTAL. REPLACED FITTING 1,2,3,4,5 ON LH ELEVATOR HORIZONTAL AS PER FAM AMM 55-16-42-000-001-A AND AS PER A320 FAM AMM 55-16-42-400-001-A. (LP 1732785 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)

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