SDR CA020228017

Service difficulty report · Light · Dhav DHC8*

Difficulty date: February 5, 2002
Submitted: March 21, 2002
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Dhav DHC8*
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
Part: Light
Condition: Burned Out
Location: Row 20a
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: A
Precautionary procedure: H

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION MAINTENANCE NOTICED THE LT SIDEWALL LAMP (FORWARD SHORT OR SECOND FROM THE BACK) AT ROW 20A WAS FOUND BURNED. THE LAMP WAS REPLACED AND APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR LATER WE HAD A FIRE. THE CREW IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE LIGHTS OFF AND PULLED THE CB. THE 20 AMP CB DID NOT POP. THE ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LOCKING RELEASE DID NOT PROTRUDE AS MUCH AS THE NEW ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.