# Service difficulty reports: JASC 5697

A list on [JASC 5697](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5697.md).

Reports filed under 5697 · Window System Wiring, newest first.

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- [SDR JJBA20260526028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20260526028.md): Terminal · arced · May 21, 2026 · N27200 · Emb EMB145XR
  > VISIBLE SMOKE FROM THE FO SIDE WINDOW AREA UNDER THE PTT BUTTON PANEL. REMOVED, INSPECTED AND REINSTALLED RH SIDE CONSOLE. NO DEFECTS NOTED. REMOVED GLARESHIELD AND FOUND FOS WS HEATING SENSORS TERMINAL G LOOSE AND BURNT. PERFORMED FIM. FOUND FO WINDSHIELD HEA
- [SDR DALA2026052103098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026052103098.md): Window · arced · May 19, 2026 · N833MH · Boeing 767432ER
  > L3 WINDOW SHOWS SIGNS OF ARCING. R & R L3 WINDOW ASSY. (8886867) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR UIEA2025102501280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025102501280.md): Wire · damaged · Oct 28, 2025 · N645GT · Boeing 767324
  > LH OVERWING EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT WIRES TO PLUG WERE FOUND DAMAGED WHEN WINDOW WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.(<P>VISUALLY INSPECTED WIRES ON LH OVERWING EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT, FOUND THE OUTER JACKET OF INSULATION OF TWO WIRES HAVE DAMAGED. REPAIRED INSULATION OF
- [SDR AALA202510308671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202510308671.md): Windshield · arced · Oct 25, 2025 · N913AN · Boeing 737823
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO: AFTER ENTERING IMC AT FL280 ARCING BEGAN EMANATING FROM FO R1 WINDSHIELD, CONTINUED AND WORSENED WITH CONTINUED FLIGHT IN IMC. FLIGHT CREW COULD PHYSICALLY FEEL BUILD UP OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. AIRCRAFT D
- [SDR REXA2025102900970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/REXA2025102900970.md): Windshield · smoke · Oct 23, 2025 · N341PQ · Cndair CL6002D24
  > FO POWER INPUT ON HEAT WINDSHEILD SMOKING FOLLOWED QRH AND SMOKE STOPPED POWER INPUT WAS ALSO HOT TO THE TOUCH REPLACED RH WINDSHIELD W/ NEW IAW J/C 900-56-900-901 FAULT CLEARED. COMPLETED SMOKE/FUME EVENT DATA COLLECTION SHEET.
- [SDR DALA2025102307762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025102307762.md): Terminal Block · smoke · Oct 22, 2025 · N396DA · Boeing 737832
  > SHIP 3726 -SMK/DE- DECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO REPORTED SMOKE ODOR IN COCKPIT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: ODOR FROM L2 WINDOW TERMINAL AREA LOWER AFT CORNER OF WINDOW. TURNED WINDOW HEAT OFF AND FORWARD WINDOW HEAT TO MEL AND PLACARD.
- [SDR VNAA2025082211101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA2025082211101.md): Windshield · arced · Aug 19, 2025 · N594NN · Cndair CL6002D24
  > LEFT FRONT WINSHIELD ARCING IN FLIGHT. / REMOVED AND REPLACED LH WINDSHIELD IAW CRJ-900 AMM 56-11-01-000/400-801-A01-PSA. OPS TEST AND LEAK TEST GOOD
- [SDR VNAA2025041511104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA2025041511104.md): Terminal Block · smoke · Apr 14, 2025 · N530EA · Cndair CL6002C10
  > CA FRONT WINDSHIELD LOWER TERMINAL BLOCK SMOKING ON FINAL. TURNED OFF WINDSHIELD HEAT SMOKE WENT AWAY. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REPORTED. / REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDSHIELD IAW CRJ700 AMM 56-11-01-000/400-801-A01-PSA. OPS CHECK GOOD. LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SCNA20250114012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250114012.md): Windshield · arced · Jan 12, 2025 · N808SY · Boeing 7378BK
  > ARCING ON HEAT FILM AT NR 1 LH/RH WINDSHIELD. RESOLUTION: (IN PROGRESS)
- [SDR IPXA2025010731065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2025010731065.md): Buss Bar · arced · Jan 4, 2025 · N409UP · Boeing 75724APF
  > *SUPPLEMENTAL SDR* R1 WINDOW: LOWER BUSS BAR HAS SIGNS OF ARCING WITH MOISTURE INGRESS ALONG OUTBOARD AREA REMOVED AND REPLACED R1 WINDOW, OPS CHECK GOOD. AMM 56-11-01
- [SDR IPXA2025010631065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2025010631065.md): Buss Bar · arced · Jan 4, 2025 · N409UP · Boeing 75724APF
  > R1 WINDOW: LOWER BUSBAR HAS SIGNS OF ARCING WITH MOISTURE INGRESS ALONG OUTBOARD AREA ACCOMPLISHED STEPS UP TO 2.D.(6) OF R1 WINDOW REMOVAL IN REF TO AMM 56-11-01.
- [SDR DALA2024122812047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024122812047.md): Terminal · overtemp · Dec 25, 2024 · N179DN · Boeing 767332
  > SHIP 179 F/O SLIDING WINDOW WIRE TERMINATION BAR IS VERY HOT (CAPTAINS IS COOL.) ALSO, SLIGHT BURNING PLASTIC SMELL EXISTS. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R/R WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER AS PER B767-300 AMM 30-41. R/R FO'S NO. 2 OPENABLE WINDOW IAW 767-300 AMM 56-11. (6931921)
- [SDR SCNA20241125376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241125376.md): Wire · arced · Nov 22, 2024 · N816SY · Boeing 7378Q8
  > WORKORDER 80746, NON-ROUTINE 00004: INITIAL INSPECTION: SIGN OF ARCING ON BRAID WIRE UPPER EDGE OF WINDOW 1 RH AT FLIGHT COMPARTMENT.
- [SDR CALA2024111501157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2024111501157.md): Wire · arced · Nov 13, 2024 · N27903 · Boeing 7878
  > F/O FWD WINDSHIELD HEATING ELEMENT WIRE ARCING FAULT CONFIRMED. LOCALIZED ARCING IN FIRST OFFICERS FORWARD WINDOW WITH WINDOW HEAT ON. REF IMAGE. BEGAN STEPS TO REMOVE FIRST OFFICER WINDSHIELD REF. AMM DMC-B787-A-56-11-01-00A-520A-A UP TO STEP 1.B.(8) COMPLETE
- [SDR SWAA2024080923909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024080923909.md): Element · arced · Aug 8, 2024 · N481WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > LEFT SIDE SLIDING WINDOW HEATING ELEMENT ARC-ED. LASTED A FEW SECONDS WITH A STRONG SMELL. TURNED WINDOW HEAT OFF; NO CBS POPPED.<[01] REPLACED LT. NO. 2 OPENABLE WINDOW IAW AMM 56-12-11 AND MT 756-12-02. REPLACED LT. SIDE WHCU BECAUSE OF ARCING WHICH OCCURRED
- [SDR DALA2024050704979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024050704979.md): Windshield · arced · May 4, 2024 · N899DN · Boeing 737932ER
  > (LOG 0326610) ARCING ON LH #1 WINDISHIELD INB UPPER CORNER. REMOVED AND REPLACED LH #1 WINDSHIELD IAW B737 AMM 56-11-11. LEAK CHECK IS GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2024060405793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024060405793.md): Windshield · arced · May 1, 2024 · N827MH · Boeing 767432ER
  > SHIP 1803 COCKPIT RH #1 WINDSHIELD FOUND ARCING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RETORQUED REF B767-400 AMM56-11 (0320618)
- [SDR MASA2024040600038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MASA2024040600038.md): Windshield · defective · Apr 6, 2024 · N934FJ · Cndair CL6002D24
  > CA WSHLD LWR LT CORNR HEAT ELEM BURNT WINDSHIELD DEFECTIVE/FERRY ICT-SDF FOR REPAIRS T/S PER FIM 30-41-00, FOUND WINDSHIELD TO BE DEFECTIVE. PULLED AND COLLARED CB'S CBP1 G12 AND A10/11; REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER, WINDOW AND CB. AFTER FERRY T
- [SDR SCNA20240318157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20240318157.md): Window · arced · Mar 15, 2024 · N824SY · Boeing 73785P
  > R1 WINDOW HAS DELAM AND SHOWS SIGNS OF ARCING ON TOP AT BOTH CORNERS. REMOVED R1 WINDOW REF AMM 56-11-11, INSTALLED R1 WINDOW UP TO STEP 8, SUBTASK 56-11-11-420-028. CONT. WITH R1 WINDOW INSTALL PER AMM 56-11-11-420-028. GLAIR SHIELD AND DU'S INSTALLED. WIN
- [SDR DALA2024031103210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024031103210.md): Buss Bar · arced · Mar 8, 2024 · N658DL · Boeing 757232
  > SHIP 658 PILOT REPORTS POSSIBLE CRACK IN CPT'S WINDSCREEN. CORRECTVE ACTION: FOUND ARCING ALONG THE BUS BAR WITH A SMALL CRACK. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPTAINS WINDSCREEN (FRONT LEFT WINDSHIELD) PER B757 56-11. (5751176)
- [SDR AALA202403042479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202403042479.md): Wire · shorted · Feb 27, 2024 · N931AN · Boeing 737823
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO: AFTER TAKEOFF MULTIPLE SPARKS AND WHITE SMOKE WERE EMITTING FROM CAPTAIN'S SIDE OF GLARESHIELD PANEL; AIRCRAFT AIR INTERRUPTED BACK TO AND LANDED SAFELY AT LIR.**SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FOR (AALA202402282479
- [SDR REXA2024020600157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/REXA2024020600157.md): Terminal Block · sparks · Feb 3, 2024 · N320PQ · Cndair CL6002D24
  > CAPTAIN SIDE WINDSHIELD POWER TERMINAL BLOCK SPARKED AND CAUGHT FIRE IN FLIGHT ON DEPARTURE OUT OF YYZ. FIRST OFFICER TURNED OFF WINDSHIELD HEAT & FIRE STOPPED. RETURNED TO YYZ. FOUND HEATER POWER TERMINALS P1 & P2 OPEN AND EXCESSIVE HEAT/FUME DEPOSIT ON LH W
- [SDR SWAA2023090195698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023090195698.md): Elec Connector · arced · Aug 31, 2023 · N7824A · Boeing 7377BK
  > CAS L1 WINDOW AT TOP BY GRAB HANDLE ELECTRICAL CONTACT IN GLASS STARTED ARCING FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS BRIEF BURNING SMELL AND STOPPED WINDOW CRACKED ON LANDING<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED CA?S L1 WINDOW IAW AMM 56-11-11;[02] C/W PARTS TRANSACTION
- [SDR AALA202301030703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202301030703.md): Buss Bar · arced · Dec 30, 2022 · N793AN · Boeing 777223
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. FIRST OFFICER`S WINDSHIELD HAS EVIDENCE OF ARCING ON LOWER BUS BAR. (OPEN)
- [SDR AALA202212239450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202212239450.md): Window · arced · Dec 22, 2022 · N987AN · Boeing 737823
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AT CRUISE ARCHING ON L1 WINDOW WITH CRACKING OF OUTER WINDOW PANE. PRESSURIZATION NORMAL DURING CRUISE AND DESCENT. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT REQUIRED** (OPEN)
- [SDR SWAA2022040486947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022040486947.md): Attach Angle · cracked · Mar 22, 2022 · N495WN · Boeing 7377H4
  > CRACK FOUND IN A/C BAY UPPER ATTACH ANGLE AT BS 663 RBL 8. CUT OUT DAMAGE IAW SRM 57-10-10-2R-5. PERFORMED DETAILED INSPECTION OF REPAIR AREA AND UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. HFEC IAW NDT 6; 51-00-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED. FABRICATED, LOCATED, DRILLED, & TRIMMED TO F
- [SDR SWIA2021110862314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2021110862314.md): Terminal · loose · Nov 7, 2021 · N708EV · Cndair CL6002C10
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT PILOT NOTICED A STRANGE ODER SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM FO SIDE OF FLT DECK. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED (FLIGHT 3018 - FILED CLOSED) UPON ARRIVAL TO THE AIRCRAFT FOUND HARDWARE FOR RH WINDOW HEATER POWER TERMINAL LEADS TO BE LOOS
- [SDR VNAA202109021111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VNAA202109021111.md): Terminal Block · arced · Aug 30, 2021 · N597NN · Cndair CL6002D24
  > ON DECENT THE RH TERMINAL BLOCK SPARKED. THE CREW RAN THE QRC AND QRH AND DID A RESET WINDOW HEAT MESSAGE AND THE MESSAGE CAME BACK IMMEDIATELY. THE CREW THEN TURNED OFF THE WINDOW HEAT AND THE MESSAGE DID NOT RETURN AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER ISSUES. N
- [SDR YENA2021082700542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YENA2021082700542.md): Window · sparks · Aug 27, 2021 · N516JB · Airbus A320232
  > FLT # 2257, LGA-DEN. DURING DECENT PASSING APPRX 20000 FT EXPRIRENCE A MASSIVE SPARK WITHIN ASSOICTAED LOUD POP. ON THE FO SIDE UNDERNIHT THE OPENING PORTION OF THE FO RIGHT WINDOW, APPORX ILLUMIATION 1 AND HALF FEET LONG AND THEN A SECOND GRAPFURIT SIZE SPAR
- [SDR FDEA202108122004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202108122004.md): Connector · loose · Aug 12, 2021 · N955FD · Boeing 757236
  > FIRST OFFICER WINDOW CANNON PLUG LOOSE AND GETTING JAMMED IN TOP TRIM PIECE OF SLIDING WINDOW CANNON PLUG WAS SECURED OUT OF THE WAY. PERFORMED OPS CHCEK OF FO WINDOW REF B757 AMM 52-11-02-2. FO WINDOW OPEN ANS CLOSE NORMAL. OPS CHECK GOOD AIRCRA
- [SDR AALA202107091304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202107091304.md): Wire Harness · frayed · Jul 5, 2021 · N904NN · Boeing 737823
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: RIGHT SLIDING WINDOW POWER WIRE HARNESS FRAYED AT ATTACH POINT TO WINDOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDOW REF JOB CARD 08C21256002.
- [SDR JIKA201910312501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA201910312501.md): Wire · sparks · Oct 25, 2019 · N990AF · Beech C99
  > AMF FLT# 3361 - ENROUTE TO KBUF PILOT OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL FLASH BEHIND THE TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE. PILOT FOLLOWED THE ABNORMAL CHECKLIST AND TURNED OFF BOTH WINDSHIELD HEAT SWITCHES AND NOTICED THE SMELL DISSIP
- [SDR DALA2019042952693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019042952693.md): Window · arced · Apr 24, 2019 · N934DN · Doug MD9030
  > FO WINDOW HEAT HAD VISUAL SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL ARC AT FRONT TOP RIGHT CORNER SMOKE QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O'S WINDOW PER MD90 AMM 56-11. OPS CHECK GOOD. REF LOG PG 1044228 FOR COMPLETION OF ERA 577576-14 ( PERMANENT REPAIR). REV ORI
- [SDR CA190329033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190329033.md): Wire · misinstalled · Mar 28, 2019 · Pilats PC1247E
  > (CAN) DURING THE INSPECTION, PC12-EO-586-PT1 WINDSHIELD HEAT WIRING AND SPLICE CRIMP INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LEFT HAND PILOT WINDSHIELD WIRES WERE CRIMPED IMPROPERLY. THIS IS WHAT THIS INSPECTION WAS DESIGNED TO LOOK FOR AFTER FINDING SOME WINDSHIELDS
- [SDR AALA2019032879035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019032879035.md): Wire · broken · Mar 26, 2019 · N789AN · Boeing 777223
  > FIRST OFFICER`S WINDSHIELD HAD EVIDENCE OF ARCING ON THE LOWER BUSS BAR AND DELAMINATION AT THE UPPER AND LOWER BUSS BARS. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. FOUND A BROKEN WIRE CONNECTION TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE ARCING. REPAIRED AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED PER
- [SDR REXA2019021100140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/REXA2019021100140.md): Wire · burned · Feb 11, 2019 · N908XJ · Cndair CL6002D24
  > ONCE IN FLIGHT GOT A STRONG SMELL OF FUMES IN FLIGHT DECK. WAS AN ELECTRIC BURNING SMELL. DECIDED IT WAS TO STRONG AND DIVERTED BACK TO JFK. T/S AND FOUND LT WINDOW WIRES P1/P2 BURNED, R&R P1&P2 TERMINALS IAW ESPM 20-16-00. R&R LT WINDOW IAW JC 900-56-900-902,
- [SDR DALA2019020540757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019020540757.md): Connector · burned · Feb 1, 2019 · N186DN · Boeing 767332
  > SHIP 186 - ATB - TO JFK DUE TO SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD J5 CONNECTOR BURNED (ARCING).REPLACED CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD, REPAIRED J5 TERMINAL AND REPLACED WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROL UNIT. LP 5523942
- [SDR UIEA2018122862919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2018122862919.md): Wire · arced · Dec 28, 2018 · N641GT · Boeing 76738E
  > FLIGHT DECK R-1 WINDSHIELD UPPER AND LOWER ELECTRICAL WIRE STRIPS ARE BROWN FROM ARCING.(<P>REMOVED AND REPLACED FLIGHT DECK R-1 WINDOW WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW B767-3 AMM 56-11-01</P>)
- [SDR AALA201810029028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201810029028.md): Window · arced · Sep 30, 2018 · N791AN · Boeing 777223
  > CAPTAIN`S L1 WINDOW, UPPER BUSS BAR ARCED AND SHOWED A 4.5 INCH MILKY WHITE DISCOLORATION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. INSTALLED THE L1 WINDOW IAW 56-11-01.
- [SDR DALA2018092705776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2018092705776.md): Connector · arced · Sep 26, 2018 · N589NW · Boeing 757351
  > SHIP 5809 -FIRE- PRIOR TO DEPARTURE MOMENTARY FLAME AND ARCING FROM L-1 WINDOW CONNECTOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED L1 WINDOW AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER OP CKS NML (4562108)
- [SDR ASOA201805252137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201805252137.md): Terminal · burned · May 22, 2018 · N11536 · Emb EMB145LR
  > CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, VISIBLE SMOKE FROM THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD. ACFT DIVERTED FROM DESTINATION AND LANDED SAFELY. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 WINDSHIELD TEMP CONTROLLER. OPS CHECKED GOOD. REMOVED AND REPLA
- [SDR 4VAA20170321002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4VAA20170321002.md): Wire · damaged · Mar 19, 2017 · N824HK · Emb EMB145LR
  > DURING APPROACH, WITH THRUST AT IDLE AND ANTI-ICE SELECTED ON. A STRONG ODOR OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, BUT NOT IN CABIN. APPROACH WAS CONTINUED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED POSITIVE TERMINAL BO
- [SDR DALA2017032002263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017032002263.md): Wire · sparks · Mar 19, 2017 · N949DL · Doug MD88
  > CAPTAIN`S CLEARVIEW WINDOW WIRES SPARKED ON TAXI IN. TERMINATED THE WIRES IAW SWPM 20-20. CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201642921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201642921.md): Terminal · failed · Dec 14, 2016 · N912EV · Cndair CL6002B19
  > DURING CLIMB OUT, NOTICE A BAD ODOR. A FEW MINUTES LATER, SAW SMOKE FROM THE RT WINDSHIELD MAIN POWER ATTACHMENT BLOCK. DECLARED EMERGENCY & RETURNED TO FIELD. INSPECTED THE RT WINDSHIELD POWER WIRE TERMINALS FOUND ONE TERMINAL TO BE DEFECTIVE. INSTALLED T
- [SDR BUEA20161118001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BUEA20161118001.md): Terminal Block · damaged · Nov 18, 2016 · N459AD · Emb EMB145EP
  > PILOT REPORTED SMELLING A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR WHEN WINDSHIELD HEAT IS ON. THIS FLIGHT WAS UNEVENTFUL AND CREW DID NOT UTILIZE EMERGENCY OXYGEN. FOUND THE POWER TERMINAL BOARD WAS THE ISSUE AS THE POWER TERMINAL HAD A PROTRUSION. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED
- [SDR HNAA2016062400195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2016062400195.md): Terminal · damaged · Jun 23, 2016 · N808EX · Dhav DHC8102
  > ODOR, SMOKE FROM CAPTAINS WINDSCREEN CONNECTOR AREA. CREW SHUTOFF WINDOW HEAT. SMOKE/ODOR DISSIPATED. INSPECTED AFFECTED AREA OF LT FWD WINDSCREEN AND FOUND SOURCE OF SMOKE/ODOR. CONNECTORS L1 AND L2 ARCED AND SHOW OVERHEAT, CAPPED AND STOWED. LT FORWARD
- [SDR HNAA2015041700136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015041700136.md): Terminal Block · smoke · Apr 17, 2015 · N812EX · Dhav DHC8102
  > CAPTAINS WINDSCREEN HAD SMOKE VISIBLE FROM TERMINAL BLOCK. CREW SELECTED OFF. FOUND L1 TERMINAL LOOSE AND EVIDENCE OF ARCING AND DISCOLORATION ON TERMINAL BLOCK. TIGHTENED HARDWARE. NO OTHER HIDDEN DAMAGE NOTED.
- [SDR JIKA2014111301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2014111301.md): Wire · loose · Nov 13, 2014 · N4087J · Piper PA31350
  > DURING FLIGHT WHEN PILOT SELECTED WINDSHIELD HEAT ON, PILOT COULD SMELL & SEE SMOKE AFTER APPROX A MINUTE. PILOT TURNED OFF WINDSHIELD HEAT & SMOKE DISSIPATED. PILOT PROCEEDED & LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEAL LOOSE WIRE CONNECTION A
- [SDR HYIA02262014002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA02262014002.md): Wire · damaged · Feb 22, 2014 · N5826C · Cessna 402C
  > SMOKE FROM WIRES LEADING TO WINDSHIELD, WHERE CONNECTS TO CONTROL PEDESTAL.
- [SDR CA130905009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130905009.md): Wire · burned · Aug 30, 2013 · Dhav DHC8103
  > (CAN) REF DEFECT-1130923. ON APPROACH THE F/O WINDSCREEN STARTED TO SMOKE WITH WINDSHEILD HEAT ON. WHEN THE HEAT WAS TURNED OFF, SMOKE STOPPED. RESOLVED ON W/O: 398882, TASKCARD: NR-00001, F/O WINDSHIELD, PN-NP157901-20, SN-1121H6626, R & R IAW AMM 56-10-0

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = '5697'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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