# SDR WX0A071175

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 22, 2012
- Submitted: April 24, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N871GA
- Make and model: Doug MD 83
- Registry model: [Doug MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3320 · Passenger Compartment Lighting](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3320)
- Part: Ballast
- Part number: D77311001
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- 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/WX0A071175

## Discrepancy

FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL REPORTED SMOKE FROM ROW 36 DEF FROM PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT.  MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT BALLAST IAW MD80 AMM 33-50.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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