# SDR QMLA2013031113035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 11, 2013
- Submitted: March 12, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N572AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N572AM), registered now
- Make and model: Snias AS350B2
- Aircraft serial: 4481
- Aircraft time: 1,083 hours, 4,395 cycles
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1D1
- Engine time: 1,083 hours, 4,395 cycles
- System (JASC): [3397 · Light System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3397)
- Part: Wire
- Part number: 000330965
- Condition: Grounded
- Location: Exterior Light
- Part time: 1,083 hours, 4,395 cycles
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013031113035

## Discrepancy

UPON LANDING PILOT OPENED AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL ODOR.  MECHANIC FOUND LIGHT WIRE CHAFED INSIDE HORIZONTAL.  REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE ON LT SIDE OF STABILIZER.

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