# SDR SWAA970537

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N80SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N80SW), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-2H4
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-2H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-2h4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 22675
- System (JASC): [8097 · Engine Starting System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8097)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Nr 1 Start Sw
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA970537

## Discrepancy

SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL SMELL IN COCKPIT NEAR NR 1 ENGINE START SWITCH.  INSPECTED AND FOUND NR 1 START SWITCH SHORTED AGAINST STANDBY COMPASS.  REPAIRED 5 WIRES PER BOEING M/M.

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