# SDR 98ZZZX1238

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 7, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N769AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N769AT), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 727227
- Aircraft serial: 21998
- System (JASC): [2210 · Autopilot System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2210)
- Part: Control Panel
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1238

## Discrepancy

DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, SMOKE WAS NOTED COMING FROM TOP OF CONTROL STAND UNDER AUTOPILOT PANEL.  SMOKE STOPPED WHEN 'ALT' HOLD WAS SHUT OFF.  ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE EVAC PER ADM, OPENED C/B.  REMOVED AND REPLACED AUTOPILOT CONTROL PANEL IAW 22-11-81.

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