# SDR DLM11990868

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 20, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N804DE
- Make and model: Doug MD-11
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48475
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Bulb
- Part number: 1691
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Row 38b
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM11990868

## Discrepancy

OVERHEAD READING LIGHT AT SEAT 38B SHORTED OUT.  WHEN BULB REPLACED, IT BEGAN TO PRODUCE SMOKE.  LIGHTS TURNED OFF FOR REMAINDER OF FLT.  REPLACED BULB.

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