# SDR VQIA2013080900023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 6, 2013
- Submitted: August 9, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N836VA
- Make and model: Airbus A320-214
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-214](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-214) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4480
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565B4
- System (JASC): [5510 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5510)
- Part: Structure
- Condition: Delaminated
- Location: Horizontal Stab
- 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/VQIA2013080900023

## Discrepancy

DURING THE WALK AROUND, DAMAGED SECTION OF L/E ON RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS DISCOVERED.   OUT OF REPAIRABLE LIMITS.   L/E PROTECTIVE COVERING WAS FOUND DELAMINATED DOWN ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE UPPER SURFACE.  APPROX A 6 FT X 2 INCH SECTION MISSING.  ACFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND THE L/E ASSY WAS REPLACED IAW AMM 55-12-11-04.

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