# SDR 9704372293

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N293US
- Make and model: Boeing 727251
- Aircraft serial: 21504
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Control Panel
- Condition: Smoking
- Location: Autopilot
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9704372293

## Discrepancy

DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE AUTO-PILOT CONTROL PANEL STARTED SMOKING AT THE HEADING SELECT SWITCH AND AREA OF PANEL BECAME HOT TO THE TOUCH.  PULLED AUTO-PILOT CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND SMOKE STOPPED.  FLIGHT CONTINUED ON TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  REPLACED AUTO-PILOT CONTROL PANEL AND PERFORMED SYSTEM CHECK, GROUND CHECK OK.

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