SDR 97ZZZM1098

Service difficulty report · Socket · Dhav DHC8102

Difficulty date
September 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N810EX
Make and model
Dhav DHC8102
Aircraft serial
308
Part
Socket
Part number
BV0330211150
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER DEPARTURE FROM LGA, THE FLT ATTENDANT REPORTED A SMELL OF SMOKE IN THE CABIN. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND SOURCE OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE LIGHT SOCKETS AT ROW 1DF. MAINTENANCE ISOLATED SOCKETS AND A/C WAS DISPATCHED UNDER MEL PROVISIONS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE SOCKETS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)