# SDR TC8A97047

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 28, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N181SK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181SK), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45910
- System (JASC): [3310 · Flight Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3310)
- Part: Ballast
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TC8A97047

## Discrepancy

ON APPROACH, SMOKE AND ACRID SMELL FROM FIRST OFFICER'S SIDE OF COCKPIT.  FOUND BAD BALLAST.  ENTERED ON DMI 7553 MEL 33-1, CAT C BALLAST ON ORDER.

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