# SDR ABXA9701546

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N842AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46015
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Fuse
- Part number: 313005
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9701546

## Discrepancy

FLIGHT ENGINEER'S PANEL BACKGROUND LIGHTING INOP, SWAPPED FUSES NO HELP.  NOTED A SLIGHT SMELL OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRE INSULATION  UPON ENTERING THE COCKPIT.  REPLACED BURNED OUT 5 AMP LIGHT FUSE FOR  F/E'S BACKGROUND PANEL LIGHTING.  NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.  OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM.

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