# SDR CX7A194J0444

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 29, 2004
- Submitted: July 30, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N312CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N312CE), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B334
- Aircraft time: 23,759 hours, 27,037 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: 6500006
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Cabin Light
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CX7A194J0444

## Discrepancy

WINDOW LIGHTS OVER 12B/D STARTED SPARKING AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE. LIGHTING BALLAST CONTAMINATED WITH WATER.

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