SDR 070051

Service difficulty report · Connector · Doug DC983

Difficulty date
February 25, 2007
Submitted
February 27, 2007
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N871GA
Make and model
Doug DC983
Aircraft serial
53296
Part
Connector
Condition
Loose
Location
Emergency Lights
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
L
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING A ROUTINE OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHECK LAS VEGAS MAINTENANCE REPORTED THAT THE ELECTROLUMINESCENT EGRESS PATH LIGHTING WOULD NOT TEST BETWEEN ROWS 21 AND 24. FURTHER REPORT THAT TIGHTENED THE ELECTROLUMINESCENT STRIP ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL TEST WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER AMM 33-53-00. THE AIRPLANE HAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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