Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Flight Cancelled / Delayed; General Release Refused / Aircraft Not Accepted; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
During the flight control check; I noted that the left aileron lacked resistance and feel. All other axis had the correct feel. I asked the FO if he noticed anything and he stated that the right aileron lacked resistance Parked on taxiway; set the brakes; and called Maintenance Control. We assisted in resetting the ELAC 1 (Elevator Aileron Computer) and ELAC 2 per recommendation. We still had the lack of resistance during the flight control check. We returned to the gate; mechanics were prompt and immediately started to diagnose the issue.The plane was yanked out of service. Apparently; two rods had worn down below the joysticks that provided the artificial feel. The plane theoretically could have flown; but it was determined by the flight crew and maintenance that the plane was not airworthy.
A321 Captain reported the aileron control lacked feel and resistance.