# SDR 95ZZZM562

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N27UA
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45942
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: BA170
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Glare Shield
- Stage of operation: DE
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM562

## Discrepancy

ON DESCENT INTO MIAMI, EXPERIENCED BURNING ODOR IN COCKPIT.  ON GROUND INSPECTION FOUND GLARE SHIELD LIGHT BALLAST OVERHEATED.  REPLACED BALLAST, SYSTEM CHECKED OK.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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