SDR C2XA10IA326

Service difficulty report · Ballast · Emb EMB145

Difficulty date: December 11, 2010
Submitted: December 14, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N27962
Make and model: Emb EMB145
Aircraft serial: 145110
Aircraft time: 28,725 hours, 21,484 cycles
System (JASC): 3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
Part: Ballast
Part number: BR900022
Condition: Overheated
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

IAH - FLIGHT 2277, DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE CREW REPORTED A BURNING SMELL IN THE GALLEY AREA. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BALLAST AT SEAT 3BC, OPERATIONALLY TESTED WITH NO DEFECTS, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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