SDR 2023FA0000549

Service difficulty report · Cover · Emb EMB135BJ

Difficulty date: September 18, 2023
Submitted: September 18, 2023
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N227WE
Make and model: Emb EMB135BJ
Aircraft serial: 14501018
System (JASC): 5414 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
Part: Cover
Condition: Missing
Location: Nr 1 Nacelle
Stage of operation: UK
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: D
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING INCOMING INSPECTION OF THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT, 1 COVER ON ENGINE NR 1 UPPER COWL FOUND MISSING, APPARENTLY FLEW AWAY DURING FLIGHT. SAME COVER ON ENGINE NR 2 UPPER COWL HAS BEEN FOUND DAMAGED. ON BOTH COVERS, ONLY ONE FASTENER FOUND INSTALLED. LE UPON REQUEST. AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER IS : 14501018. AIRCRAFT TYPE : EMBRAER EMB-135BJ.

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