SDR C2XA06IA176

Service difficulty report · Ballast · Emb EMB145EP

Difficulty date: November 9, 2006
Submitted: November 10, 2006
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N14925
Make and model: Emb EMB145EP
Aircraft serial: 145004
Aircraft time: 19,555 hours, 11,797 cycles
System (JASC): 3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
Part: Ballast
Part number: BR90002
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Cabin Lights
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

IAH - FLIGHT 2555, DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE CREW REPORTED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LIGHTING BALLAST AT SEAT 8A, OPERATIONALLY CHECKED WITH NO DEFECTS, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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