# SDR C2XA02TY018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 1, 2002
- Submitted: February 1, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N14930
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145ER
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145er) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145011
- Aircraft time: 10,914 hours, 8,556 cycles
- System (JASC): [5554 · Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5554)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 12040071001
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C2XA02TY018

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED 1C INSPECTION, THE NR 3 HINGE FITTING FROM TOP OF RUDDER 1, AFT EDGE HAS DAMAGE. MAINTENANCE BLENDED THE DAMAGE AND PERFORMED DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION (NO DEFECTS NOTED) ALODINED, PRIMED AND PANTED I/A/W-GST-0362/02. REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE SATISFACTORY, AIRCRAFT WILL BE RELEASED UPON COMPLECTION OF INSPECTION.

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