# SDR ASOA02645

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 26, 2002
- Submitted: April 2, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N502AS
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120274
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02645

## Discrepancy

DURING HANGAR INSPECTION IN MCN, THE VERTICAL STABILIZER RIGHT ATTACH ANGLE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS.  MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE RIGHT ATTACH ANGLE IAW ASA EO120-55-0009.  (M)

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