# SDR 2007FA0000466

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 1, 2007
- Submitted: May 31, 2007
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N340JH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N340JH), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 340A
- Registry model: [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A0771
- Engine: Cont TSIO520*
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Light
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Compass
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000466

## Discrepancy

COMPASS LIGHT/SOCKET OVERHEATED DURING TAXI AND CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.  PILOT EXTINGUISHED FIRE WITH HANDKERCHIEF.  CAUSE UNKNOWN, NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT INTERIOR OR STRUCTURE.  (K)

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