# SDR C2XA02IA186

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 30, 2002
- Submitted: September 5, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N13978](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13978), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145180
- System (JASC): [5524 · Elevator Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5524)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 14527811401
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Elevator
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA02IA186

## Discrepancy

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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