# SDR CA991209020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 19, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Swrngn SA226TC
- Engine: Garrtt TPE3313UW
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN5
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Lighting Panel
- Part number: 2719033073
- Condition: Melted
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991209020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A DAMAGED LIGHT BULB IN THE PILOT'S LOWER SWITCH PANEL BACKLIGHTING CAUSED A SHORT WHICH MELTED PART OF THE PANEL RESULTING IN SOME SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT.

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