What was found
WHILE EN ROUTE TO KESC, THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A SMALL FLAME AND SMOKE EMANATING FROM THE FLAP POSITION INDICATOR. BACKLIGHTS WERE TURNED OFF. THE FLAME AND SMOKE DISSIPATED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT IN KESC. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM TO A FAULTY FLAP POSITION INDICATOR BACKLIGHT PANEL ASSEMBLY. DISCONNECTED AND STOWED CONNECTOR, DEFERRING IAW MEL 33-01. THE PANEL WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED WHEN RECEIVED, THIS SDR WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THE DISCREPANCY HAS BEEN CLEARED.