# SDR NWAA092839883

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 10, 2009
- Submitted: August 11, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N671MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N671MC), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47660
- Aircraft time: 68,144 hours, 65,525 cycles
- System (JASC): [3397 · Light System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3397)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NWAA092839883

## Discrepancy

DURING LINE CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT TWO OF THE THREE EMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHTS FOR THE CATWALK IN THE TAIL COMPARTMENT WAS INOPERATIVE.  MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BROKEN WIRING, REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN THE POWER SUPPLY, AND FUNCTIONALLY CHECKED THE SYSTEM.

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