# SDR TWAA9810704

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N913TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N913TW), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-82
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-82](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49184
- System (JASC): [3340 · Exterior Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3340)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 8906K1268
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9810704

## Discrepancy

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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