# SDR SIMA3197

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 14, 2000
- Submitted: December 28, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N177AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B177
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: BA80061
- Part serial: 13599
- Condition: Inoperative
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: B, L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA3197

## Discrepancy

DFW - FLT 3389 - ELECTRICAL SMELL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT.  MAINTENANCE FOUND AN INOPERATIVE BALLAST.  REPLACED BALLAST IAW S340B AMM.  OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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