# SDR C2XA03SH200

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 23, 2003
- Submitted: June 23, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N15986
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145LR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 145254
- Aircraft time: 7,926 hours, 5,675 cycles
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 14522562403
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Vertical Stab Le
- 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/C2XA03SH200

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK THE VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE COMPOSITE DAMAGE.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED DAMAGE AND REPAIRED AFFECTED AREA IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-70-01.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED TO RETURN TO SERVICE.

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