# SDR QXEA9801436

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N486US
- Make and model: Fokker F.28 MK4000
- Registry model: [Fokker F.28 MK4000](https://openairdocs.org/model/fokker-f-28-mk4000) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 11237
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: 561408B2L2
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: UK
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA9801436

## Discrepancy

ACRID SMELL OF BALLAST IN CAPTAINS SIDE OF FLIGHT DECK.  REPLACED BALLAST TRANSFORMER, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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