# SDR C2X2008F00021

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 18, 2008
- Submitted: August 29, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N16178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16178), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145XR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145XR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145xr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 14500889
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Punctured
- Location: Fuselage
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2X2008F00021

## Discrepancy

EWR/TYS-ACFT WAS STRUCK IN EWR BY A BELTLOADER AND PUNCTURED THE SKIN UNDER THE CARGO BAY.  THE ACFT WAS FERRY FLOWN TO TYS.  TYS MAINTENANCE INSTALLED A DOUBLER, FILLER, AND SHIMS ON FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN FRAMES 64-65 AND STRINGERS 19L-21L IAW EC 5330-01830.  THE PRESSURE CHECK WAS GOOD AND THE ACFT WAS RELEASED TO SERVICE.  (S)

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