SDR CA100907003

Service difficulty report · Relay · Boeing 767333

Difficulty date: September 4, 2010
Submitted: January 4, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Boeing 767333
Aircraft time: 41,608 hours
Engine: Ge CF680C2B6F
System (JASC): 2450 · AC Power Distribution System
Part: Relay
Condition: Failed
Location: Lavatory
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

JUST OVER 6 HRS AFTER DEPARTURE, CREW REPORTED THERE WERE NO SERVICABLE LAVS AND THERE WAS A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR FROM ONE OF WASHROOMS. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED. VISUAL INSP CARRIED OUT BEHIND ALL LAV PANELS. NO INDICATION OF ANY DAMAGE OR OVERHEATING. DISCONNECTED LIGHT BALLAST WIRING SECURED. DISCONNECTED LAV CONTROL MODUAL IAW MOC REQUEST. LAV BLOCKED OFF FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQ.