As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
EN ROUTE IND TO LRD, AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS PRESENT IN THE COCKPIT. THE CREW REPORTED THE SMELL DISIPATED WHEN THE WHITE COCKPIT LIGHTING WAS TURNED OFF. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE COCKPIT WHITE LIGHTING, ATTRIBUTING THE SMELL TO THE CONTROL BALLAST. (M)