Service difficulty report · Rib · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date
July 30, 2026
Submitted
July 31, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N973DC
Make and model
Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial
145393
Aircraft time
47,323 hours, 38,927 cycles
Part
Rib
Part number
14521430402
Condition
Cracked
Location
Zone 400
Part time
38,927 cycles
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

DURING A SCHEDULED C-CHECK, FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF BOTH ENGINES, A VISUAL INSPECTION IDENTIFIED FOUR APPROXIMATELY 1.5-INCH CRACKS, TWO ON EACH SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT, IN THE RIB FIREPROOF PYLON SKIN, P/N 145-21430-402 SAME ON BOTH SIDES. PROPOSED REPAIR HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO EMBRAER FOR ENGINEERING REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

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