SDR C2XA11IA197

Service difficulty report · Ballast · Emb EMB145LR

Difficulty date: September 6, 2011
Submitted: September 7, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N13955
Make and model: Emb EMB145LR
Aircraft serial: 145075
Aircraft time: 31,248 hours, 23,455 cycles
System (JASC): 3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
Part: Ballast
Part number: BR90002
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 2469, DURING POST FLIGHT THE CREW REPORTED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SIDEWALL BALLAST AT SEAT 3A/4A, OPERATIONALLY TESTED WITH NO DEFECTS, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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