# SDR USAA920081197

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 2008
- Submitted: July 1, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N640AW
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 448
- System (JASC): [5540 · Rudder Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5540)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5537131800000
- 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/USAA920081197

## Discrepancy

MAJOR REPAIR: C3 CHECK- NR 6105676, NR 5 RUDDER HINGE FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. VERTICAL STABILIZER STATION 2985/ RIB 7. REPLACED NR 5 RUDDER HINGE FITTING, VERTICAL STABILIZER STATION 2985 / RIB 7 IAW AMM 55-36-41. (K)

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