# SDR SIMA982543

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N283AE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B283
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: BA08006281
- Condition: Odor
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA982543

## Discrepancy

ELECTRICAL/HOT PLASTIC SMELL BETWEEN ROWS 8-10.  REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLASTS AT SEAT 8A AND 10. FUNCTIONAL CHECK GOOD.  (X)

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