SDR NSVA2009012

Service difficulty report · Socket · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: March 24, 2009
Submitted: March 25, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N198CJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 198
Aircraft time: 38,390 hours, 44,816 cycles
System (JASC): 3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
Part: Socket
Condition: Shorted
Location: Cabin Light
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

STRONG BURNING PLASTIC ODOR IN CABIN, CAN SENSE THROUGH-OUT CABIN AND SEAT 7/8 LOCATION, BUT STRONGEST AROUND ROWS 3 AND 4. FOUND ROW 4F WINDOW LIGHT AFT SOCKET SHORTED OUT PULLED AND COLLARD CB L24 AND REMOVED LAMP. DEFERRED PER MEL 33-20-1-1 CAT C, ASSIGNED MEL ID 35148.

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