# Service difficulty reports: N16981 A list on [N16981](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16981.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 113 reports - [SDR ASOA2019042635062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA2019042635062.md): Inverter · inoperative · Apr 23, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency Lighting > DURING MX INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY SIGN IN FRONT OF 3C WAS INOP.MX REMOVED BAD #3 INVERTER AND INSTALLED NEW INVERTER IAW EMB145 AMMII 33-50-11, OPS CHECK GOOD A/C WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE - [SDR ASOA201902274010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201902274010.md): Coffeemaker · odor · Feb 27, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Buffet/Galleys > PVD - FLIGHT 4870 THE CREW REPORTED A BURNED WIRE INSULATION SMELL COMING FROM COFFEE MAKER AREA, AND THAT THE SMELL WENT AWAY AFTER BOTH COFFEE MAKERS WERE TURNED OFF. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN PVD WITHOUT INCIDENT WHEFRE CONTRACT MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AN ABMNOR - [SDR ASOA201901157009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201901157009.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 15, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > TYS A/C IS IN C-CHECK WHEN INSPECTION FOUND THE RIGHT MLG RIB NR 5 CRACKED. MAINTENANCE R/R THE NR 5 RIB IAW ECTC ETD 2018-145-13565,REEF. TASKCARD-145-306 RH REV. D. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA201901157008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201901157008.md): Bushing · worn · Jan 15, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Vertical Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure > TYS A/CIS IN C-CHECK WHEN THE INSPECTORS FOUND THE RT AND LT VERTICAL STAB BUSHINGS WORN. MAINTENANCE REAMED BOTH BUSHINGS AND INSTALLED THE OVERSIZED BUSHING AND COMPLIED WITH THE DIHEDRAL CHECKS IAW SRM 55-30-02 AND TASK 51--50-01-820-801-A. ALL WORK ACCOMPL - [SDR ASOA201901097006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201901097006.md): Bushing · damaged · Jan 9, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Rudder Miscellaneous Structure > RUDDER 1 2ND FROM BOTTOM ATTACH BRACKET UPPER HAT BUSHING DAMAGED. REMOVED BUSHINGS, REAMED HOLE, INSTALLED NEW OVERSIZE BUSHINGS. AIRCRAFT IN C CHECK. - [SDR ASOA201901037002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201901037002.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 3, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Main, Frame > A/C IS IN FOR A C-CHECK INSPECTION THE INSPECTORS FOUND A CRACKED FRAME ON THE LT SIDE OF THE DV WINDOW CUTOUT AT FR 12A-13. MAINTENANCE HAD TO REMOVE THE PAX DOOR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY BRACKET TO GET TO REPAIR THE CRACKED FRAME AND REINSTALLED THE SHOCK ABS - [SDR ASOA201901027001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201901027001.md): Frame · corroded · Jan 2, 2019 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Main, Frame > TYS A/C IS IN FOR A C-CHECK INSPECTION WHEN INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION AT STRINGER 21R BETWEEN FRAMES 17 THRU 19. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE SECTION BETWEEN FRAME 17 AND 19 IAW SRM 52-00-03. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA201802284014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201802284014.md): Stop · broken · Feb 28, 2018 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Passenger/Crew Doors > DURING A MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, THE PAX DOOR FWD LOWER DOOR STOP SEAT WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE STOP SEAT, RIGGED THE PAX DOOR, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA201712224068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201712224068.md): Charger · inoperative · Dec 22, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency Lighting > DURING CREW INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 1 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CHARGER, OPS TESTED WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA20170718008V](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20170718008V.md): Battery · inoperative · Jul 20, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency Lighting > DURING A ROUTINE CHECK, FOUND THAT SEVERAL EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES NUMBER 3 AND 4 IAW AMM 33-50-04. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA201707135094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201707135094.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 13, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency Lighting > DURING INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE DISCOVERED INOPERATIVE. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 3 AND 4 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS. OPS CHECKED GOOD. ACFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA201704043066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201704043066.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 4, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > RIGHT REAR FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AROUND RIVETS AT FRAME 75, STRINGER 2R. DAMAGED AREA REPAIRED WITH DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-31-00. - [SDR ASOA201703303064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201703303064.md): Channel · corroded · Mar 30, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Service Doors > SERVICE DOOR LOWER CHANNEL CORRODED. THE CHANNEL WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-02. - [SDR ASOA201703293063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201703293063.md): Floor Support · corroded · Mar 29, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > REAR FUSELAGE FLOOR SUPPORT CORRODED. REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-02. - [SDR ASOA201703293062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201703293062.md): Floor Support · corroded · Mar 29, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CABIN NR 1 FLOOR SUPPORT CORRODED. REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-02. - [SDR ASOA201703293061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201703293061.md): Gusset · corroded · Mar 29, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LEFT GUSSET CORRODED AROUND ANCHOR NUT BETWEEN FRAMES 16 AND 17. THE GUSSET WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-21-10, ITEM 2, FIG 201. - [SDR ASOA201703293060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201703293060.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 29, 2017 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > CABIN LT INBOARD SEAT TRACK NR 1 CORRODED. LT INBOARD SEAT TRACK NR 1 REPLACED AS PER 53-01-06. - [SDR ASOA20160718036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20160718036.md): Warning Message · false activation · Jul 18, 2016 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Smoke Detection > PILOT REPORTED EICAS MESSAGE FOR CARGO BAY SMOKE FOR 5 SECONDS, CLIMBING THROUGH 14000 FEET. MX PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF CARGO SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA20141208097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20141208097.md): Fire Detector · failed · Dec 8, 2014 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fire Detection > THE CREW REPORTED A NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECT FAIL MESSAGE AFTER TAKEOFF. THE ACFT RETURNED TO ORD AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR ASOA20140601060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20140601060.md): Inverter · inoperative · Jun 1, 2014 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency Lighting > DURING MX INSPECTION THE AFT GALLEY EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. MX R & R THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SYS INVERTER WITH OPS CHECK GOOD. ACFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA20130528053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130528053.md): Control Valve · inoperative · May 28, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Landing Gear Brake System > CREW REPORTED ZERO BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS IN LT BRAKE DURING TAXI. MX R & R THE OTBD BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WITH OPS AND TAXI CHECK SUCCESSFUL. ACFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. - [SDR ASOA20130113225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130113225.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 13, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > NR 2 RT WALL SEAT TRACK SUPPORT IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. CUT-OUT CORRODED SECTION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SUPPORT. - [SDR ASOA20130110223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130110223.md): Frame · corroded · Jan 10, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Main, Frame > ACFT IS IN FOR A C-CHECK INSPECTION, WHEN A LT SPLICE AT FRAME LBL 15 WAS FOUND CORRODED. MX R & R THE REINFORCEMENT SPLICE AT FRAME IAW SRM 51-20-03 AND 51-40-02. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130110222](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130110222.md): Brace · corroded · Jan 10, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > ACFT IS IN FOR A C-CHECK INSPECTION, WHEN THE RT CROSSBRACE WAS FOUND BENT AND CORRODED AT FRAME 17. MX R & R THE CROSSBRACE IAW SRM 51-20-03 AND 51-40-02. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130110221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130110221.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 10, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > ACFT IN FOR A C-CHECK WHEN CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE RT LONGITUDAL SEAT TRACK FROM FRAME 48 THRU 52. MX R & R THE SEAT TRACK SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-40-02. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130109218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130109218.md): Angle · corroded · Jan 9, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Cargo/Baggage Doors > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION FOUND AROUND NUTPLATED AT THE BAGGAGE DOOR. MX R & R THE BAGGAGE DOOR INBD ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130109217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130109217.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 9, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT OTBD SEAT TRACK SUPPORT FOUND CORRODED AT FR 55. MX REMOVED THE RIVETS AND FABRICATED A NEW SUPPORT AND INSTALL IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND SRM 53-00-11. ALL WORK WAS ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130109216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130109216.md): Channel · corroded · Jan 9, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING C-CHECK, LEFT CHANNEL CROSSBEAM AT FRAME 18 WAS FOUND CORRODED. MX BLENDED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-10-03, PERFORMED HFEC, NO CRACKS FOUND AND WAS WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 53-21-10. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED A THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130109213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130109213.md): Gusset · corroded · Jan 8, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > C-CHECK, GUSSET AT FR 17 WAS FOUND WITH MINOR CORROSION AROUND NUTPLATE. MX BLENDED CORROSION LEAVING REMAINING MATERIAL TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 53-21-10. ALL WORK WAS ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130109212T](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130109212T.md): Frame · corroded · Jan 8, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Main, Frame > C-CHECK, CORROSION FOUND AT FRAME 65 AT THE THRESHOLD. MX R & R THE LOWER SECTION OF FRAME 65IAW ETD 2012-145-018140. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130108211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130108211.md): Support · corroded · Jan 8, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > ACFT IN FOR A C-CHECK, CHECK WHEN THE LT WALL SUPPORT HAD CORROSION ON THE LOWER SIDE OF SUPPORT AT FRAME 60. MX R & R THE LT WALL SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-40-02. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL BE RELEASED AT THE END OF THE CHECK. - [SDR ASOA20130108210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130108210.md): Beam · corroded · Jan 8, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Main, Structure > ACFT IN FOR A C-CHECK, CHECK WHEN THE CARGO DOOR CUTOUT WAS FOUND. CORRODED ON THE THRESHOLD BETWEEN FRAMES 65 AND 68. MX BLENDED THE CORROSION IAW SRM 51-10-03. R & R THE AREAS OUT OF LIMITS WITH FABRICATED PARTS IAW SRM 51-40-02. ALL WORK WAS ACCOMPLISHED A - [SDR ASOA20130108209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130108209.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 8, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > ACFT IN FOR A C-CHECK, WHEN THE NR 4 LT SEAT TRACK WAS FOUND CORRODED IN SEVERAL PLACES. BLENDED AREAS IAW SRM 51-10-03, THE OUT OF LIMIT AREAS IAW SRM 53-00-11 WERE CUT OUT AND FABBED PARTS WERE INSTALL IN THE SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW SRM 53-00-11. ALL WORK W - [SDR ASOA20130105207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130105207.md): Support · corroded · Jan 4, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RT OTBD SEAT TRACK SUPPORT CORRODED ON LOWER FOOT. CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. R & R SUPPORT. - [SDR ASOA20130105206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130105206.md): Support · corroded · Jan 4, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > NR 1 LEFT WALL SEAT TRACK SUPPORT CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. R & R SUPPORT. - [SDR ASOA20130105205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130105205.md): Gusset · corroded · Jan 4, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > GUSSET AT FRAME 65 TO 68 AT Y=-479 IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. R & R GUSSET. - [SDR ASOA20130105204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130105204.md): Structure · corroded · Jan 4, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > FRAME 15 DIGITAL IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. R & R DIGITAL. - [SDR ASOA20130105203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130105203.md): Channel · corroded · Jan 4, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Passenger/Crew Doors > PAX DOOR U CHANNEL CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLENDING. R & R U CHANNEL. - [SDR ASOA20130105202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130105202.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 4, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > NR 3 LEFT ISLE SEAT TRACK GUSSET IS CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS AFTER BLENDING. R & R GUSSET. - [SDR ASOA20130103201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130103201.md): Sill · corroded · Jan 3, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RIGHT SILL IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. R & R SILL. - [SDR ASOA20130103200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130103200.md): Angle · corroded · Jan 3, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LEFT ANGLE HAS CORROSION THAT IS OUT OF LIMITS AFTER BLEND OUT. R & R LEFT ANGLE. - [SDR ASOA20130103199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130103199.md): Gusset · corroded · Jan 3, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CORROSION AFT LAVATORY LT FLOOR GUSSET CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS AFTER BLENDING. R & R FLOOR GUSSET. - [SDR ASOA20130103198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130103198.md): Support · corroded · Jan 3, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > SUPPORT IN THE LAVATORY AREA HAS CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS AFTER BLENDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOUBLER. - [SDR ASOA20130103197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130103197.md): Brace · corroded · Jan 3, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RT CROSS BRACE IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND OUT. R & R BRACE. - [SDR ASOA20130103196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20130103196.md): Channel · corroded · Jan 3, 2013 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Passenger/Crew Doors > PAX DOOR U-CHANNELS ARE CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLENDING. R & R CHANNELS. - [SDR ASOA20121224194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20121224194.md): Floor Support · corroded · Dec 21, 2012 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LT FLOOR SUPPORET CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. R & R FLOOR SUPPORT. - [SDR ASOA20121224193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20121224193.md): Sill · corroded · Dec 21, 2012 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LAVATORY RT SILL IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. R & R SILL. - [SDR ASOA20121224192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20121224192.md): Floor Support · corroded · Dec 21, 2012 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > AFT LAV LT OMEGA BEAM IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION, FABRICATED A FILLER AND DOUBLER AND INSTALLED. - [SDR ASOA20121224191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20121224191.md): Sill · corroded · Dec 21, 2012 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LT SILL IS COORODED BEYOND LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT. R & R SILL. - [SDR ASOA20121224190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA20121224190.md): Angle · corroded · Dec 21, 2012 · N16981 · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS AFTER BLEND-OUT AT FRM 68 RT SIDE AT Z=715.7. R & R TEE ANGLE. 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