# SDR ABXA050382

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 24, 2005
- Submitted: December 30, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N924AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47403
- Aircraft time: 69,042 hours, 65,940 cycles
- System (JASC): [3340 · Exterior Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3340)
- Part: Switch
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Light
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050382

## Discrepancy

WHILE EXTENDING LANDING LIGHT FOR ARRIVAL, SPARKS FLEW FROM BEHIND PANEL.  TRACED PROBLEM TO LOOSE NOSE LIGHT SWITCH, SECURED SWITCH.  OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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