# SDR UALA2011080103974

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 31, 2011
- Submitted: August 2, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N426UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N426UA), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 510
- Aircraft time: 57,123 hours, 21,410 cycles
- Engine: Iae V2527A5
- System (JASC): [2740 · Stabilizer Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2740)
- Part: Unknown
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Horiz Stab
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UALA2011080103974

## Discrepancy

A/C WILL NOT MAINTAIN PITCH DURING IDLE DESCENT WITHOUT FWD STICK PRESSURE.  NO AUTO PILOT OR ANY FLT CONTROL MSG NO PFR FAULTS REPORT, A-PILOT AUTO LAND AND FMGC ELACS AND SECS CHECK NO FAULTS, INSP THS SYSTEM.

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