# SDR SIMA0071

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 7, 2001
- Submitted: February 2, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N358RZ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B358
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: 6510732
- Part serial: 1299
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0071

## Discrepancy

BOS - FLT 5122 - FLIGHT ATTENDANT NOTICED SMOKE IN CABIN SMELLS LIKE ELECTRIAL FIRE OR BURNING PLASTIC.  REMOVED AND INSTALLED BALLAST OVER 9A IAW SAAB AMM CH 33-21-00.  OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.  NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.  (M)

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