# SDR 9612239753

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 3, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N753NW
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-41
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-41](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-41) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47117
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Light Tube
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Galley
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9612239753

## Discrepancy

DURING CRUISE TO HOU, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMOKE IN GALLEY AREA.  DIVERTED TO GWO AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  FOUND GALLEY OVERHEAD FLUORESCENT TUBE NR 3 OVERHEATED AND HERMETIC SEAL FAILED.  PLACED LIGHTING SYSTEM ON MEL.  ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OPERATED FOR 30 MINUTES.  GALLEY AND OVENS OPERATED FOR 20 MINUTES.  ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.

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