SDR TWAA9810704

Service difficulty report · Switch · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: July 6, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N913TW
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49184
System (JASC): 3340 · Exterior Lighting
Part: Switch
Part number: 8906K1268
Condition: Failed
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: H

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DCA - FLT 209 - AT 6,000 FEET WHEN EXTENDING AND TURNING ON WING LANDING LIGHTS, SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER CAPTAIN'S GLARE SHIELD. TURNED SWITCHES OFF IMMEDIATELY. DEFERRED CORR PER MEL. ON LAY OVER, REPLACED LT LANDING LIGHT SWITCH. CHECK-C 12-30-97 MCI. (X)

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