# SDR CA980706010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172N
- Registry model: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320H2AD
- Propeller: Mcauly 1C160DTM
- System (JASC): [3452 · ATC Transponder System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3452)
- Part: Transponder
- Part number: RT359A
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Atc
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B, J
- Precautionary procedure: H, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980706010

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING VFR FLIGHT A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTED FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM TRANSPONDER.  MASTER SWITCH TURNED OFF AND AFTER TRANSPONDER TURNED OFF THE MASTER SWITCH TURNED ON WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEM.  REPLACED.

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