# SDR 99UAL900506

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N785UA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N785UA), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 777222
- Aircraft serial: 26954
- Engine: Pwa PW4090
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: 335233
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Row 43 Hj
- Component: Deihl, PCB77411069
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99UAL900506

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTS A BAD SMELL BY ROWS 42HJ AND 43CDE.  SMELLS ELECTRICAL IN AREA OF CEILING PANELS.  *S/D*  INDIRECT CEILING LIGHT BALLAST AT ROW 43HJ FAILED.  ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY.

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