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Service difficulty report · Rib · Emb ERJ190100IGW

Difficulty date: March 24, 2015
Submitted: March 27, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N190JB
Make and model: Emb ERJ190100IGW
Aircraft serial: 19000011
Aircraft time: 25,928 hours, 16,045 cycles
System (JASC): 5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Vertical Stab
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

DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE CHECK FOUND UNDERSIDE OF VERTICAL STABILIZER RIB 12 CRACKED IN 2 LOCATIONS. TRIMMED OUT AFFECTED FLANGES, PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED THE REQUIRED SHEAR CLIPS. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED IAW EC E15-242-01.

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