# SDR VNAA2013042800019

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 28, 2013
- Submitted: May 1, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N246PS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N246PS), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002B19
- Aircraft serial: 7920
- Aircraft time: 22,141 hours, 22,333 cycles
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Winglet
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Rt Wing
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA2013042800019

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED LIGHTNING STRIKE IN CRUISE AT 20,000 FEET.  CREW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND REPORTED PAINT MISSING / DAMAGE ON RIGHT WINGLET.  MAINTENANCE PERFORMED LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION, REPAIRED DAMAGE ON RIGHT WINGLET AND PERFORMED CHECKS USING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUALS.  AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE.

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