# SDR SH52002F00001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 26, 2002
- Submitted: May 23, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N318FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N318FX), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002B16
- Aircraft serial: 5415
- Engine: Ge CF34*
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Light
- Part number: T31W2B28LELE
- Condition: Melted
- Location: Cabin
- Part time: 2,940 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: M
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SH52002F00001

## Discrepancy

THE CABIN ACCENT LIGHTING BULBS BECAME EXTREMELY HOT AND MELTED/BURNED ITS PLASTIC SHEATHING.  THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN NOTICED BEFORE BUT NOT TO THIS EXTENT.  IN THE PAST THE SHEATHING BECAME DISCOLORED FROM THE HEAT.

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