SDR VNAA2013013000014

Service difficulty report · Structure · Cndair CL6002B19

Difficulty date: January 30, 2013
Submitted: February 5, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N226JS
Make and model: Cndair CL6002B19
Aircraft serial: 7895
Aircraft time: 21,852 hours, 22,236 cycles
System (JASC): 5514 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Structure
Condition: Damaged
Location: Lt Horiz Stab
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CREW REPORTED LIGHTNING STRIKE WHILE IN DESCENT AT 11,000 FEET. CREW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION AND FOUND DAMAGE TO LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. COMPLIED WITH VISUAL ENROUTE VISUAL INSPECTION, LIGHTING STRIKE IAW AMM 05.51.25.210.801.