Incident Overview
A cockpit fire occurred during the landing roll of an airplane. The passenger informed the pilot that there were flames near the pilot's head. The pilot then noticed small flames rising from the upholstery on the lower portion of the doorpost. In response, the pilot brought the airplane to a stop, and both the pilot and passenger evacuated.
Fire Investigation
The extent of the fire damage precluded a definitive determination of the fire's origin. However, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 80-04-08 addresses the possibility of fire resulting from contact between the map light switch and an adjacent fuel line. According to the source, this AD had been complied with.
Recent Maintenance
The map light in the airplane had recently been replaced. The mechanic who performed the replacement stated that he reviewed and complied with AD 80-04-08 during the replacement process.