# SDR JJBA2020082518010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 18, 2020
- Submitted: August 25, 2020
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N14168](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14168), registered now
- Make and model: Emb EMB-145XR
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-145XR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-145xr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 14500840
- Aircraft time: 34,556 hours, 22,892 cycles
- System (JASC): [5742 · Wing, Nacelle/Pylon Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5742)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vortilon
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA2020082518010

## Discrepancy

SUSPECTED CRACK ON RT LEADING EDGE 3 AT OUTBOARD VORTILLON. CHECKED & CONFIRMED LEADING EDGE IS CRACKED. R&R LEADING EDGE. LEAK CHECK AND OPERATIONS CHECK SATISFACTORY.

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