# SDR WTAA980035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 19, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N284UE
- Make and model: Emb EMB-120RT
- Registry model: [EMB EMB-120RT](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120rt) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 120145
- System (JASC): [3340 · Exterior Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3340)
- Part: Taxi Light
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nlg
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: C
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WTAA980035

## Discrepancy

SMF - BIRD STRIKE AT NOSE GEAR AREA ON TAKEOFF.  NO ADVERSE INDICATIONS EN ROUTE TO SFO.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AREA FOR DAMAGE.  REPLACED CRACKED LEFT TAXI LIGHT.  NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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