As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
STRONG SMOKE ODOR COMING FROM FIRST OFFICERS SIDE, SUSPECT LIGHT BALLAST. TRANSFERRED TO DMI LIST AS CONTROL C-9755071-227 CAT: C MEL 3301 ATA 3310 DUE DATE 20JAN01 PLACARD INSTALLED . REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHTING BALLAST SIX PACK IAW DC-8 M/M 33-10-0. OPS CHECK GOOD THIS ACTION CLOSES DMI C9755071-0227 PLACARD REMOVED.