# SDR 98ZZZM175

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 15, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N30UA
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45888
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: BA170
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM175

## Discrepancy

ON LANDING AT MIA EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL WIRE OVERHEAT ODOR IN COCKPIT.  GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED OVERHEATED BALLASTS FOR FLOURESCENT LIGHTS IN COCKPIT.  REPLACED BOTH BALLASTS, SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL.  (M)

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