SDR C2XA11TY056

Service difficulty report · Skin · Emb EMB145XR

Difficulty date: May 5, 2011
Submitted: May 9, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N12163
Make and model: Emb EMB145XR
Aircraft serial: 14500811
Aircraft time: 15,981 hours, 9,737 cycles
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Damaged
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: UK
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED TWO LIGHTNING STRIKES. REMOVED AND REPLACED O/B STATIC WICK BASE AND DISCHARGER, REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ELEVATOR TIP FAIRING, BLENDED OUT LIGHT DAMAGE ON FUSELAGE ON SKIN AT FRAME 18 AND STR 19R, REPAIRED DAMAGE ON SKIN AT FRM 12 & STR 19R BY DRILLING HOLE AND INSTALLING A RIVET. AIRCRAFT RELEASED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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