SDR C2XA07TY031

Service difficulty report · Spar · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date: June 22, 2007
Submitted: June 23, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14991
Make and model: Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial: 145278
Aircraft time: 16,610 hours, 12,676 cycles
System (JASC): 5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Spar
Condition: Corroded
Location: Vertical Stab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

VERT STAB SPAR 1 INTERNAL SUPPORT BRACKET ON FRM 75 FRETTING. REMOVED FITTING AND BLENDED FITTING AND SKIN. FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS. PERFORMED DYE PEN INSPECTION AND FOUND NO CRACKS. ALODINED, PRIMED, SEALED, INSTALLED FITTING AND APPLIED FILLET SEALANT IAW EC5310-01317. AIRCRAFT STILL IN C-CHECK.

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