# SDR WX0A070373

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2009
- Submitted: August 17, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N861GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N861GA), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49557
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: D77311001
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Cabin
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A070373

## Discrepancy

AFTER STARTING NR 2 ENGINE, BURNING RUBBER / PLASTIC SMELLING AREA AFT OF L2 DOOR, ROW 32 TO 36 AREA.  SMELL OCCURRED PRIOR TO STARTER CUT OUT- 30 PERCENT N2.  MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THE LIGHT BALLAST DEFECTIVE.  REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLAST IAW AMM 33-21-03.  SYSTEM OPS CHECKS NORMAL AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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