# SDR 97ZZZM79

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 26, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N55FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55FB), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8F-55
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8F-55](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8f-55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45678
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: BA170
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Rt Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM79

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF MIA, EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN COCKPIT.  RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  INSPECTION REVEALED A DEFECTIVE BALLAST AT THE FIRST OFFICERS FLUORESCENT LIGHT.  REPLACED BALLAST AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.  (M)

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