# SDR 9801139944

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 18, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N1309T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1309T), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47316
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Light
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Rt Cockpit
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9801139944

## Discrepancy

DURING TAXI-OUT, AN ACRID ELECTRICAL SMOKE DEVELOPED IN COCKPIT.  FLUORESCENT LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER L-20 POPPED.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE.  MAINTENANCE SUSPECTED SHORT IN BALLAST OR WIRING TO FIRST OFFICER'S FLUORESCENT LIGHTS.  DEFERRED LIGHTS PER MEL 33-1.

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