SDR C2XA08IA216

Service difficulty report · Ballast · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date: September 25, 2008
Submitted: October 1, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N13955
Make and model: Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial: 145075
System (JASC): 3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
Part: Ballast
Condition: Faulty
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
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 - FLT 2001, DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE CREW REPORTED A STRONG SMELL OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS COMING FROM THE CABIN. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLAST FROM SEAT 12BC. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED WITH NO DEFECTS, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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