SDR SIMA200912802

Service difficulty report · Skin · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date: May 5, 2009
Submitted: May 8, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N605KS
Make and model: Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial: 145059
Aircraft time: 26,306 hours, 22,400 cycles
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Bent
Location: Rt Elevator
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 IMBV INSPECTION, THE RIGHT ELEVATOR LOWER SKIN WAS FOUND BENT AT THE FAIL/SAFE ROD CUT OUT. PERFORMED A 2.25 INCH BY 1.5 INCH. CUT OUT TO REMOVE THE DAMAGE. FABRICATED A 8.625 INCH BY 6.5625 INCH DOUBLER. CLEANED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW EMB SRM 55-20-01. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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