# SDR 9621459990

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 6, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8950E
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47186
- System (JASC): [2460 · DC Power Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2460)
- Part: Terminal Block
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9621459990

## Discrepancy

DURING LANDING, FLIGHT ATTENDANT OBSERVED SPARKS COMING FROM OVEN TIMER AREA.  COCKPIT CREW SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL.  AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND TERMINAL STUD SHORTED AT S3-25 TERMINAL BLOCK IN OVERHEAD COMPANIONWAY.  REPLACED TERMINAL BLOCK AND INSTALLED NEW TERMINAL STRIP.  OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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