As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 5766 - PHL-STL - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, THE CREW NOTICED THE MIDDLE CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS INOP. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE ITEM PER MEL 33-51-1 AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. IN SUBSEQUENT MAINTENANCE, THE BULB WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. (M)