# SDR C2XA02CL076

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 12, 2002
- Submitted: March 13, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N17513](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17513), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-135LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-135LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-135lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145292
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder II
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA02CL076

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THE RUDDER II SKIN WAS FOUND CRACKED.THE CRACK WAS APROX.7 1/2 INCHES LONG AND APROX. 4 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM.THE CRACK WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE TRAILING EDGE.MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE RUDDER II SKIN I/A/W CONTINENTAL EXPRESS EC5540-01015.THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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