PILOT REPORTED A BURNING SMELL IN THE CABIN AFTER TURNING ON INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND CO PILOT DIMMING CONTROLLER RESISTOR R1 AND HEAT SINK TRANSISTOR ASSY #7 TRANSISTOR BURNT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RESISTOR AND HEAT SINK ASSY WITH NO ADDITIONAL DEFECTS NOTED.
| Incident date | January 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | HYIA |
| Aircraft | CESSNA 402C |
| Registration | N2611X |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: HYIA fumes or odor report on 2025-01-31 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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