# SDR R61A2023092600521

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 26, 2023
- Submitted: September 26, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N238JQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N238JQ), registered now
- Make and model: Emb ERJ 170-200 LR
- Registry model: [EMB ERJ 170-200 LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-s-a-erj-170-200-lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17000239
- Aircraft time: 36,064 hours, 23,453 cycles
- System (JASC): [5322 · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5322)
- Part: Shear Tie
- Part number: 17003177002
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Zone 200
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R61A2023092600521

## Discrepancy

WHILE IN HEAVY CHECK - WHILE INSTALLING WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES THE MECHANIC ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE LIFT ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST BELOW THE COCKPIT WINDSHIELD AS MARKED BETWEEN FR5-6, STGR 8R-10R.  DURING REPAIR, ACCIDENTAL DRILLED INTO SHEAR CLIP.  SHEAR CLIP WAS REPLACED AND SKIN REPAIRED PER ETD2023-170-023453-A

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