Service difficulty report · Lens · Boeing 777333ER

Difficulty date
May 8, 2014
Submitted
March 12, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 777333ER
Aircraft time
29,258 hours
Engine
Ge GE90115B
Part
Lens
Part number
3183001
Condition
Melted
Location
Exterior Light
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) LIGHTNING STRIKE ON CLIMBOUT AT APPROXIMATELY FL160 IN CLOUD AND LIGHT RAIN. MOST LIKELY THE NOSE AREA. MOC FOUND LT REAR WHITE NAV LIGHT- LENS COVER GLASS MELTED. REPLACED LT REAR WHITE NAV LIGHT LENS ASSY IAW AMM 33-43-02-960-802. SYSTEM CHECKED SERVICEABLE.