# SDR R61A2026090700251

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 21, 2026
- Submitted: September 7, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N722YX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N722YX), registered now
- Make and model: Emb ERJ 170-100 LR
- Registry model: [EMB ERJ 170-100 LR](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-erj-170-100-lr) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17000496
- Aircraft time: 24,891 hours, 17,805 cycles
- System (JASC): [5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5542)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R61A2026090700251

## Discrepancy

DURING HEAVY CHECK RUDDER ASSEMBLY SKIN CRACK FOUND ON RT L/E BY HINGE 2. RUDDER ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED IAW EMB ETD 2026-170-014644

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