# SDR CA971016010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7A
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Ext Light Wiring
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Glare Shield
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971016010

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER SELECTING EXTERIOR LIGHTS FOR TAKEOFF, ELECTRICAL SPARKING OCCURRED UNDER GLARE SHIELD. MAINTENANCE ACTION FOUND ELECTRICAL WIRE L329A20 SHORTED NEAR S1-9. WIRE REPAIRED. NOSE GEAR LIGHTS RH AND LH CHECKED SERVICEABLE.

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