# SDR USAA920070897

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 27, 2007
- Submitted: October 5, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N644AW
- Make and model: Airbus A320-231
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-231) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317
- Aircraft time: 49,270 hours, 21,138 cycles
- System (JASC): [5554 · Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5554)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5537131800200
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Zone 300
- 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/USAA920070897

## Discrepancy

SAL - MAJOR REPAIR - C-04 CHECK - NR 5975509, RUDDER HINGE FITTING NR 3 HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY, VERTICAL STABILIZER STA 2279 / RIB 5.  REPLACED RUDDER HINGE FITTING 3, VERTICAL STABILIZER STA 2279 RIB 5 IAW A320 AMM 55-36-41.

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