SDR SWIA2026020475352

Service difficulty report · Skin · Emb ERJ170200LR

Difficulty date: February 4, 2026
Submitted: February 25, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N198SY
Make and model: Emb ERJ170200LR
Aircraft serial: 17000724
Aircraft time: 19,852 hours, 13,804 cycles
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Damaged
Location: Zone 200
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

FWD FUSELAGE HAS LIGHTNING DAMAGED SKIN BETWEEN FR 7-8, BETWEEN STGR 12L-13L. CUT OUT DAMAGE SECTION OF FWD FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN FR 7-8, STGR 12L-13L TO REMOVE LIGHTNING STRIKE. INSTALLED DOUBLER/TRIPLER REPAIR ON FWD FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN FR 7-8, STGR 12L-13L. REF: SRM 53-10-01/REPAIR 15P.

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