SDR C2XA00IA216

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Emb EMB145

Difficulty date: July 20, 2000
Submitted: September 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N15926
Make and model: Emb EMB145
Aircraft serial: 145005
System (JASC): 5550 · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Part number: 12038377001
Condition: Corroded
Location: Vertical Stab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING CONTINENTAL EXPRESS C-CHECK, THE NR 1 RUDDER BOTTOM ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED ATTACH FITTING IAW EMB145 MM 55-31-01-400-801A, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)

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