# SDR MALA975849

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N827MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N827MA), registered now
- Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
- Aircraft serial: 331
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Socket
- Part number: 1011801
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975849

## Discrepancy

DURING PREFLIGHT, NOTED SMOKE FROM PASSENGER DOOR STEP LIGHTING.  MAINTENANCE FOUND TOP AIRSTAIR LIGHT SOCKET LOOSE.  REPLACED AIRSTAIR LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECK GOOD.

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