# SDR 0126417

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2002
- Submitted: May 6, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N417FJ
- Make and model: Dorner DO328300
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Control Panel
- Part number: 7015327901
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0126417

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF FROM CAE TO CVG, CREW NOTICE ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE GP300 AUTO PILOT PANEL.  AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED WITH ATC; FLIGHT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REMOVED AND REPLACED THE GP300 AUTO PILOT PANEL AND AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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