# SDR COEA9672002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N720FE
- Make and model: Fokker F.27MK 500
- Registry model: [Fokker F.27MK 500](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-27mk-500) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 10464
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 2001058901
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Vert Stab Le
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: C
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA9672002

## Discrepancy

UPON ARRIVAL INTO SBA FROM ONT, MECHANIC OBSERVED BLOOD ON THE VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE WHILE PERFORMING THE WALK AROUND.  MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED A DENT FROM AN APPARENT BIRD STRIKE.  THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE EXCEEDS SRM PARAMETERS.  PARTS ARE CURRENTLY EN ROUTE.  REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE LEADING EDGE.  (M)

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