SDR SWIA202509300029

Service difficulty report · Skin · Emb ERJ170200LR

Difficulty date: September 29, 2025
Submitted: September 30, 2025
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N171SY
Make and model: Emb ERJ170200LR
Aircraft serial: 17000485
Aircraft time: 28,453 hours, 17,546 cycles
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Dented
Location: Zone 100
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

DUE TO BIRD STRIKE, FOUND DENT ON FWD FUSELAGE LOWER LH SIDE SKIN. THE DENT IS LOCATED BETWEEN FR01 AND FR02, AND BETWEEN STGR 25L AND STGR 26L. IT MEASURES 3.3 INCHES LONG, 2.75 INCHES WIDE, AND 0.077 INCHES DEEP. THERE IS A CREASE AND OIL CANNING PRESENT. (FILED OPEN)

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