JASC 3040

Service difficulty reports · 3,397

Reports filed under 3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal, newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '3040'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AC2A077541Arm · brokenLOWER MOUNTING POINT BROKEN. THE MATERIAL THAT THIS PART IS MADE OF IS VERY SUSEPTIBLE TO CORROSION. CORROSION CAUSED THIS PART TO FAIL. UPPER ROD END CORRODED VERY EASILY ALSO. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Dec 26, 2001 · N430CV · Bell 430SDR 01FDEA01093Controller · failedWINDSHIELD PANEL L1 OUTER PANE SUFFERED A TOTAL FAILURE IN FLT AT FL310. WINDSHIELD WAS EXCESSIVELY HOT TO TOUCH. (WINDSHIELD OVERHEAT PROTECTION DID NOT ACTIVATE) DECLARED EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO PHX. (UNABLE TO COMPLETE FLT UTILIZING CREW 02). REMOVED Dec 20, 2001 · N208 · Boeing 7272S2FSDR DHL2001708016Windshield Wiper · out of adjF/O WINDSHIELD WIPER DOES NOT WORK ON HALF SPEED. RUNS SLOW ON 3/4 SPEED.ADJUSTED WIPER TENSION PER 727 MM CHAPTER 30-42-01, OPS CK SATISFACTORY.Dec 18, 2001 · N708DH · Boeing 72725SDR COMA0160971Blade · brokenFLIGHT 5109 - COPILOTS WINDSHIELD WIPER IS BROKEN AND IS HITTING THE AIRCRAFT.INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE WIPER BLADE.Dec 17, 2001 · N971CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR DHL2001707014Windshield Wiper · out of adjRANGE OF MOTION ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BOTH CAPT AND F/O ARE INADEQUATE FOR NORMAL FIELD OF VISION (DO NOT COME UP HIGH ENOUGH). WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEED REPLACING (BLADES). TESTED AND ADJUSTED NR 1 AND NR 2 WIPER ASSB IAW 727 MM CHP 30-42. GROUND CKS NORMAL ADec 14, 2001 · N707DH · Boeing 72722SDR DHL2001721009Windshield Wiper · bindingFIRST OFFICER'S WIPER INOP. FOUND WIPER TO BE BOUND UP. RELEASED TENSION, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW BMM CH 30-42-01.Dec 14, 2001 · N721DH · Boeing 727228SDR ASOA01280Odor · detectedFLT 4751 - DURING FLIGHT FROM ROA TO ATL, CAPTAIN REPORTED WHEN WINDSHIELD HEAT IS TURNED ON IT CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. WHEN WINDSHIELD HEAT IS TURNED OFF SMELL DISSIPATES. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN ATL WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPDec 13, 2001 · N500AS · Emb EMB120ERSDR AC2A0000298Arm · corrodedGUIDE ARM ASSEMBLY, LOWER MOUNTING POINT BROKEN. THE MATERIAL THAT THIS PART IS MADE OF IS VERY SUSEPTIBLE TO CORROSION. CORROSION CAUSED THIS PART TO FAIL. UPPER ROD END CORRODED VERY EASILY ALSO. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Dec 12, 2001 · N430CV · Bell 430SDR DL76G011911Controller · failedAT DEPARTURE CAPT SLIDING SHORTED AND GOT FIRE. REPLACED SLIDING WINDOW IAW MM AND REPLACED WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER.Dec 9, 2001 · N154DL · Boeing 7673P6SDR ASOA01274Odor · detectedFLT 4388 - CRUISE FLIGHT FROM ROA TO ATL, AFTER TURNING ON WINDSHIELD HEAT, REPORTED AN ELECTRICAL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. THE SMELL SEEMED TO GO AWAY WHEN THE WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS TURNED OFF. THE CAPTAIN AGAIN TURNED THE WINDSHIELD HEAT ON. A DEFINITE SMELL ODec 8, 2001 · N500AS · Emb EMB120ERSDR CA011210004Controller · failed(CAN) ENROUTE CAPTAIN`S WINDSHIELD FROSTED OVER, C/B AC1 POPPED, RESET C/B, WINDSCREEN STILL NO HEAT. DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AT DESTINATION AIRCRAFT ELECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE BASE FOR NORMAL LANDING. LT WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER REPLADec 6, 2001 · Dhav DHC8311SDR 2001UALA02384Computer · failedAFTER TAKE-OFF, HEARD A THUMP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT. ELECTRONIC CENTRALIZED AIRCRAFT MONITORING WARNING - RIGHT WINDSHIELD HEAT & RIGHT WINDOW HEAT. SLIGHT ELECTRICAL ODOR. CIRCUIT BREAKER ANTI-ICE RIGHT WINDSHIELD POPPED. THE WINDOW HEAT COMPDec 5, 2001 · N803UA · Airbus A319131SDR AC2A077537Arm · brokenWINDSHIELD WIPER GUIDE ARM IS BROKEN. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Dec 5, 2001 · N430CV · Bell 430SDR AC2A0000294Guide · brokenGUIDE ARM ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.Nov 30, 2001 · N430CV · Bell 430SDR DHL2001720015Windshield Wiper · out of adjF/O WIPER BLADE INOP ON LOW AND 1/2 SPEED, INTERMITTENT ON 3/4 WIND-SCREEN WET. RE-ADJUSTED BLADE TENSION PER 727-200 M/M 30-42-42 PG 202. GROUND OP'S CK NORMAL.Nov 30, 2001 · N720DH · Boeing 727228SDR DHL2001749002Windshield Wiper · out of adjCAPT'S W/S WIPER INOP. SERVICEABLE ADJUSTED WIPER TENSION IAW B727 M/M 30-42-42, OPERATIONAL CHECK.Nov 30, 2001 · N749DH · Boeing 727200SDR DLM11011853Controller · failedLEFT WINDSHIELD HEAT FAIL LEVEL 1 ALERT SMELLED FUMES TURNED HEAT OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE CONTROLLER PER M/M CHECKS GOOD. NO ODORS OR DEFECTS NOTED.Nov 24, 2001 · N803DE · Doug MD11SDR MALA010779Converter · failedDURING FLIGHT 3345, F/O'S WINDSHIELD WIPER FROZE STRAIGHT UP AFTER TAKEOFF. CREW HEARD GRINDING NOISE. AIR TURNBACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FL'S WIPER CONVERTER (P/N 2312M78-2) SN/OFF 00636, SN/ON 00819. OPS CHECKS GOOD. DONE IAW SAAB AMMNov 23, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340ASDR DHL2001724010Windshield Wiper · intermittentF/O'S WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT ON TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O'S WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSY IAW B-727 M/M 30-42-42, OPS CHECK SERVICEABLE.Nov 16, 2001 · N724DH · Boeing 727228SDR AWXA200100586Windshield · arcedLAS - DIVERTED FLIGHT - FLT 771 - C - EN ROUTE FROM PHX TO SMF THE RT FWD (FIRST OFFICER'S NR 1) WINDOW STARTED ARCHING ALONG THE TOP OF THE WINDOW, THE WINDOW HEAT WAS ON AT THE TIME. THE CREW TURNED THE WINDOW HEAT OFF AND REDUCED CABIN PRESSURE IAW THE QRHNov 14, 2001 · N156AW · Boeing 7373G7SDR DHL2001743013Motor · failedCAPTAINS WIPER DOES NOT WORK AT ANY SPEED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE ASSY IAW MM CH 30-42-12. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 2, 2001 · N743DH · Boeing 727225SDR DHL2001712021Motor · failedCAPTAIN'S WIPER DOES NOT WORK ON ANY SPEED. REPLACED CAPTS (LT) WIPER MOTOR ASSY, OPS CHECK NORMAL PER M/M 30-42-01.Oct 24, 2001 · N712DH · Boeing 72729SDR 1024016Windshield · arcedPILOTS NOTICED INTERNAL ARCING IN WINDSHIELD AT UPPER EDGE ALONG HEAT ELEMENT BUS STRIP. ARCING CONTINUED FROM ONE SIDE AND PROGRESSED TO OPPOSITE SIDE AND BURNED BUS STRIP PARTIALLY THROUGH. WINDSHIELD CONTINUED TO HEAT UNTIL BUS STRIP BURNED COMPLETELY THROct 22, 2001 · N6NR · Rkwell NA26565SDR HEEA076615Motor · failedPILOT WIPER INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Oct 12, 2001 · N3893L · Bell 412SDR 0103536743Controller · failedDURING CLIMB, AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL EMITTED IN THE COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO NRT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE R1 WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER, R1 WINDOW, APU BATTERY CHARGER, AND CLEANED AN INSTRUMENT COOLING DUCT. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Oct 10, 2001 · N643NW · Boeing 747249FSDR ERAA076652Indicator · contaminatedRADAR INDICATOR HAS WATER DAMAGE. UNIT HAD BLANK SCREEN AND WOULD NOT COME ON.MAJOR WATER DAMAGE WS FOUND IN UNIT. ACTION TAKEN: REMOVED CORROSION, REPAIRED TRACES, ALIGNED AND TESTED. THIS INFORMATION FOR FAA SDR.Oct 3, 2001 · N561EH · Skrsky S61NSDR 2001F00594Windshield · shortedDURING CRUISE, SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT. NOTICED RIGHT HIGH VOLTAGE POST AND LEADS ON CO-PILOTS WINDOW SMOKING. PULLED C/B 2B12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 10 AND 21. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O'S WINDSHIELD REF MM 56-10-01. (M)Oct 2, 2001 · N186AT · Lkheed 10113851SDR 0017Shutoff Valve · leakingAT CRUISE ALT 43,000 FT PILOT NOTICE CABIN ALT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT INITIATED A DESCENT TO 27,000 FT PRESSURIZATION STARTED WORKING NORMAL. FLT CONTINUED AT 35,000 FT & WORKED NORMAL REST OF FLT. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING SYS THE WINDSHIELD DEICE SSep 28, 2001 · N222BE · Lear 35ASDR CA011001009Relay · failed(CAN) THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THE F/O'S WINDSHIELD "MISTING", WITH NO CURRENT DRAW INDICATED ON "C" PHASE OF THE LOADMETER. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DEICE RELY 3041-K6 WHICH HAD FAILED INTERNALLY.Sep 21, 2001 · Dhav DHC8102SDR 0103206623Service difficultyDURING FLIGHT, THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE WAS NOTICED BY THE FLIGHT CREW. PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR THE LOWER LEFT HEAT CONTROLLER ON WINDOW L1. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED WINDOW L1 AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROL MOSep 9, 2001 · N623US · Boeing 747251BSDR TSAA0130036Harness · burnedFLT - 41 - ITO-HNL - INBOUND FROM HILO, HAD STRONG ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL IN COCKPIT AND SOME SMOKE SMELL IN CABIN AROUND ROW 5. DECLARED EMERGENCY. LANDED SAFELY IN HNL. FOUND WINDOW HARNESS AT THE RIGHT SIDE WINDOW BURNED AT THE QUICK DISCONNECT. WINDOW Sep 5, 2001 · N827AL · Boeing 737209SDR COMA0160670Controller · faultyFLIGHT 5697. DURING CLIMBOUT OF CVG RECEIVED A RIGHT WINDOW HEAT CAUTION MESSAGE, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE FIELD. REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER.Sep 3, 2001 · N960CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR COMA0160660WindowFLIGHT #6015. DURING TAXI OUT RECEIVED A LEFT WINDOW AND LEFT WINDSHIELD OVERHEAT CAUTION MESSAGE, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE.COOLED SUN HEATED WINDOWS WITH COLD WATER.Aug 29, 2001 · N946CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR EIA2001233Ground Wire · looseLCK - R1 WINDOW WIRES SMOKING IN FLIGHT. CREW PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKER AND CONTINUED FLIGHT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. SYSTEM REMAINS DEACTIVATED PER MEL 30-11-1. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS FOUND AND SECURED A LOOSE GROUND WIRE. INSPECTED AND OPERATED SYSTEM ON Aug 17, 2001 · N471EV · Boeing 747273CSDR 2001F00207Anti-Ice System · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB-OUT, THE CREW NOTICED A STRONG BURNING SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. TURNED OFF R2 AND 3 WINDOW HEAT AND THE SMELL DISSIPATED. PULLED CB'S FOR L2-R3 AND L3-R2 WINDOW HEAT. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MORE HOURS THE ODOR RETURNED. THIS TIME SMOKE CAME FROM LAug 4, 2001 · N523MC · Boeing 7472D7BSDR DHL2001366022Windshield Wiper · wornWINDSHIELD WIPERS INEFFECTIVE ON BOTH SIDES. RAI BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES IAW MM 30-40-13. OPS CHECKED GOOD. P/N OFF 4099593 P/N ON 4099593Aug 3, 2001 · N366DH · Airbus A300B4203SDR 0102696717Terminal · brokenDURING FLIGHT, SMOKE EMMITTED FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF FLIGHT DECK WINDOW L1. TURNED OFF WINDOW HEAT AND PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE SMOKE DISSIPATED. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACEDAug 1, 2001 · N617US · Boeing 747251FSDR DL757011260Terminal · burnedA/C DIVERTED TO DEN WITH SMOKE IN COCKPIT. FOUND TERMINAL ON LEFT NR 1 WINDOW FOR WINDOW HEAT BURNT WHERE TERMINAL BLOCK IS BONDED TO WINDOW SURFACE AT LOWER LEFT CORNER OF WINDOW.Jul 29, 2001 · N681DA · Boeing 757232SDR WIB2001F00000Shutoff Valve · leakingMAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DETECTED BLEED AIR LEAK IN TAILCONE DURING GROUND OPERATION. TRACED SOURCE TO CENTER MATING SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE SHUTOFF VALVE. REPLACED VALVE WITH OVERHAULED UNIT. PROBABLE CAUSE: BLOWN GASKET IN VALVE.Jul 28, 2001 · N81MR · Lear 35ASDR MALA010596Shield · debondedDURING FLIGHT 2820, DOOR HAS NOISE COMING FROM BOTTOM. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE FOUND RAIN SHIELD DISBONDED, RE-SECURED SEAL AS REQUIRED. SECURITY CHECK GOOD.Jul 27, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340ASDR 2001UIA005Controller · malfunctionedAIR TURNBACK DUE TO LT PILOT'S WINDSHIELD HEATER WITH SMOKE ON JUL 19 2001, BEING CHECK, TERMINAL LUG BURN OUT AND WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONED IMPROPERLY. REPLACED WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER AND TERMINAL AND OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL PEJul 19, 2001 · N15219 · Dhav DHC8301SDR LD22001F00010Socket · overheatedLEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WINDSHIELD HEAT WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DESELECTED. FOUND LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROL RELAY AND SOCKET OVERHEATED. THE WIRES CONNECTED TO CONTACTS A1, A2, B1 AND B2 WERE BROWN FROM OVERHEATING. THE PLASTIC ON THE SOCKET HAD STARTEJul 17, 2001 · N73M · Gulstm GULFSTREAMGVSDR LD22001F00009Relay · overheatedLEFT FRONT AND RIGHT WINDSHIELD HEAT WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DESELECTED. FOUND LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROL RELAY AND SOCKET OVERHEATED. THE WIRES CONNECTED TO CONTACTS A1, A2, B1 AND B2 WERE BROWN FROM OVERHEATING. THE PLASTIC ON THE SOCKET HAD STARTEJul 17, 2001 · N73M · Gulstm GULFSTREAMGVSDR AUS20010740Circuit Breaker · faulty(AUS) LT A' SCREEN HEAT CIRCUIT BREAKER FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BURNED OUT ON A' PHASE.Jul 16, 2001 · Bac 146100ASDR SWIA200110037Window · faultyRT WINDOW HEAT CAUTION MESSAGE 30 SECONDS AFTER TAKE OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT SIDE WINDOW WITH SERVICEABLE WINDOW IAW CRJ MM 56-12-01. PN ON 328Jul 16, 2001 · N416SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR AUS20010722Heater · faulty(AUS) LT WINDSHIELD HEATING TERMINAL BLOCK OVERHEATING. NO EVIDENCE OFHEAT DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD.Jul 6, 2001 · Dhav DHC8106SDR SWIA972664Terminal · failedRIGHT WINDSHIELD REPORTED NOT FUNCTIONING & BURN SMELL NOTED IN COCKPIT. FOUND BURNED POWER TERMINAL ON RIGHT WINDSHIELD. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT WINDSHIELD PER MM 56-10-01. REMOVED & REPLACED POWER WIRE PER WM 30-41-00. WINDSHIELD HEAT OPS CHECK GOOD. Jun 28, 2001 · N269UE · Emb EMB120RTSDR SWIA972649Controller · inoperativeSHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF GOT LEFT WINDOW HEAT CAUTION MESSAGE. RETURNED TO FAT. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM FOUND FORWARD TEMP CONTROLLER INOP AND CANNON PLUGS SWAPPED. PUT CANNON PLUGS IN CORRECT POSITION AND REPLACED FORWARD TEMP CONTROLLER IAW CRJ MM 30-41Jun 24, 2001 · N906SW · Cndair CL6002B19SDR DHL2001724005Windshield Wiper · inoperativeF/O WINDSHIELD WIPER INOP IN MED AND INTERMITTENT IN HIGH. DEFERRED F/O WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEEDS MED AND HIGH PER MEL 30-16-1 DMI 6122 PLACARDS INSTALLED. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O WIPER ASSY IAW MM 30-42-11. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. THIS CLEARS DMI 6122 PLACARJun 22, 2001 · N724DH · Boeing 727228SDR HEEA073791Arm · crackedCRACKED AT MOUNT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE WIPER ARM.Jun 19, 2001 · N40466 · Snias AS350B2
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