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Air carrier flight crew experiences smoke and sparks emanating from the transponder during descent. The transponder is turned off and the smoke begins to subside. An uneventful landing ensues.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1088493 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201305 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZZ.ARTCC |
| State Reference | FO |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Commercial Fixed Wing |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Descent |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Transponder |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying First Officer |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
While descending on the arrival; the captain noticed smoke and sparks coming from the transponder panel. He instructed me to don my oxygen mask and continue flying. The captain got us priority handling and a high speed descent. We flew direct to the IAF; intercepted the ILS and landed without incident. I have no idea how to prevent something like this. This is the only instance of fire and smoke I have had in thirty years.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Air Carrier flight crew experiences smoke and sparks emanating from the transponder during descent. The transponder is turned off and the smoke begins to subside. An uneventful landing ensues.
Narrative: While descending on the arrival; the Captain noticed smoke and sparks coming from the transponder panel. He instructed me to don my oxygen mask and continue flying. The Captain got us priority handling and a high speed descent. We flew direct to the IAF; intercepted the ILS and landed without incident. I have no idea how to prevent something like this. This is the only instance of fire and smoke I have had in thirty years.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.