Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
March 6, 2019
Submitted
August 14, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft time
7,548 hours
Engine
Lyc O320D2J
Part
Switch
Part number
C9065
Condition
Melted
Location
Landing Light
Part time
1,804 hours
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
M, B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING THE FLIGHT THE PILOT REPORTED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH HAD OVERHEATED, PARTIALLY MELTING. THESE SWITCHES HAVE A MANDATORY REPLACEMENT LIFE OF 48 MONTHS. THE FAILED SWITCH WAS DUE TO FOR REPLACEMENT AUGUST 16, 2020 (TC# 20190311024)

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