# SDR GR4D20180522001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 2018
- Submitted: May 22, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N421QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N421QS), registered now
- Make and model: Gulstm GIVXG450
- Aircraft serial: 4114
- Aircraft time: 8,074 hours, 3,856 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Elevator Hinge
- Part time: 8,074 hours, 3,856 cycles
- 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/GR4D20180522001

## Discrepancy

RIGHT ELEVATOR HINGE NR 4 BEARING BLEEDING RUST AND WORN CAUSING ELEVATOR TO HAVE VERTICAL PLAY.

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