# SDR DLM88962584

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N949DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49880
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM88962584

## Discrepancy

JUST BEFORE PUSHBACK, THE SIDE WALL LIGHT, CAPT SIDE OF FIRST CLASS BURNED OUT, RELEASING A FAINT ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL.  DISCONNECTED BALLAST AT 1 AB FWD TO MCO 25-00-12.  INSPECTED AREA FOR DAMAGE, NONE FOUND.

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