# SDR USAA2011022190849

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 17, 2011
- Submitted: February 21, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N621AW
- Make and model: Airbus A320-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53
- Aircraft time: 68,161 hours, 30,700 cycles
- System (JASC): [5554 · Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5554)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5598141100400
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rudder
- 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/USAA2011022190849

## Discrepancy

MAJOR REPAIR - S5 CHECK - ALL 5 RUDDER HINGE FITTINGS FROM RIB 4 TO RIB 13 ARE WORN AND HAVE PLAY.  REPLACED ALL 5 RUDDER HINGE FITTINGS FROM RIB 4 TO RIB 13 IAW AMM 55-16-41.

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