SDR C2XA11IA138

Service difficulty report · Dimmer · Emb EMB145EP

Difficulty date: July 2, 2011
Submitted: July 6, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N15948
Make and model: Emb EMB145EP
Aircraft serial: 145056
Aircraft time: 26,095 hours, 25,199 cycles
System (JASC): 2400 · Electrical Power System
Part: Dimmer
Part number: 18261
Condition: Defective
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: D

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

What was found

IAH - FLIGHT 2060, DURING TAXI THE CREW REPORTED A RELAY CLICKING ON THE CAPTAINS SIDE WITH LOTS OF FUMES. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE WHERE MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SWITCH S0019 (DIMMER SWITCH, OPERATIONALLY TESTED WITH NO DEFECTS, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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