As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
SMOKE NOTED IN LAVATORY, AIRCRAFT RIGHT. DISCOVERED SMOLDERING INSULATING MATERIAL IN TAIL COMPARTMENT. FOUND LAV WATER HEATER INTERNAL LEAK AND SHORTED, DEFERRED PER MEL 25-12 DMI NR 492. PLACARDS INSTALLED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT LAV. WATER HEATER IAW DC-9 MM CHAPTER 38-11-4. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD NO LEAKS NOTED. (M)