Actually - prasadbabu's solution does not do what the OP wants.
Update Thanks to tirwhan, Tanktalus, and prasadbabu for setting the record straight on this one. My interpretation of the OP's intent was different than prasadbabu's.

Here is working code for what he wants to do: 

$AoH[0]->{heading}->[3] = {item  => 'eee'};

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Note the location of the "=" sign.

My preference would be to avoid the C-style absolute indexing, and use: 

push @{$AoH[0]->{heading}} , {item  => 'eee'};

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In reply to Re: adding an element to AoH by NetWallah
in thread adding an element to AoH by Anonymous Monk

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