Service difficulty report · Hinge · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date
August 30, 2002
Submitted
September 5, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N13978
Make and model
Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial
145180
Part
Hinge
Part number
14527811401
Condition
Worn
Location
Elevator
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

LIT- THE CREW NOTED SEVERE VIBRATIONS IN BOTH YOKES IN FLIGHT. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND THE FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO LIT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT ELEVATOR IAW EMB145 AMM 27-30-00, OPS CHECK GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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