SDR 0104206718

Service difficulty report · Wire · Boeing 747251F

Difficulty date
November 8, 2001
Submitted
November 19, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N618US
Make and model
Boeing 747251F
Aircraft serial
21122
Aircraft time
86,499 hours, 21,921 cycles
Part
Wire
Condition
Burned
Location
Capt Glareshield
Stage of operation
UK
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT, A STRONG ELECTRICAL FUME EMITTED IN THE COCKPIT. REMOVED CAPTAIN'S FLUORESCENT GLARESHIELD LIGHTS AND FUMES DISSIPATED. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESTINATIONA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED WIRE AT CAPTAIN'S GLARESHIELD LIGHT. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.