# SDR VNAA2026052018201

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 18, 2026
- Submitted: May 20, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N524AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N524AE), registered now
- Make and model: Cndair CL6002C10
- Aircraft serial: 10154
- Aircraft time: 47,695 hours, 36,278 cycles
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: BR9500105
- Condition: Unserviceable
- Location: 200
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA2026052018201

## Discrepancy

BURNING ODOR COMING FROM OVERHEAD BIN VENT 1-3A.  PERFORMED ABNORMAL SMELL IN CABIN INSPECTION IAW FIM 21-22-00-810-806. SIDEWALL LIGHTS OVER SEATS 2 AND 3 ARE OUT AND WITH RECERT FAN OFF SMELL DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH BALLAST OVER SEATS 2/3 IAW AMM 25-23-01-000/400-801. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO BURNING SMELL OR DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.

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