MachTrim,
I did not say it shouldn't be written up, nor did I say, that it isn't cause for investigation.
As for grounding the a/c, quite rightly so until the cause has been determined and rectified.
Now having said that, I first heard about the problem with bearings/bushings/eylets about 8-10 years ago, and I am simply relaying what I was told. It might not be correct, but have never heard any other story.
I know the mechanics I have spoken to wrt, this issue, seem to always suspect the elevator, that is after they have made sure that there were no open access panels, weatherstrips etc.
Just found the "dirt" from Airbus:
http://www.content.airbusworld.com/S..._23_p10_11.pdf
Here is a rather longwinded FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) on the same issue:
FR Doc 05-21427
As to Airbus having fixed the problem, I am not sure, the a/c I had a problem with was less than two years old.
Further, it had just come back from a check, the vibration was written up on the return flight from said check, the a/c was inspected and the problem reoocurred on a flight (mine)shortly thereafter.
P.S. Enjoy the Boeing, no tail problems there
