As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CREW REPORTED THE PANEL FLOODLIGHT SHORTED/SMOKED AND POPPED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AFTER TAKEFOFF. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO CLT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE COCKPIT FLOODLIGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. MAINTENANCE ALSO REPLACED THE FLOOD POTENTIOMETER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CMM 33-12-16. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.