As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CREW NOTICED A HOT SMELL WHEN PILOT''S WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS ON DURING FLIGHT. CREW DEFERRED PILOT''S WINDSHIELD HEAT PER MEL 30-6. RELOCATED AIRCRAFT TO AGS. GARRETT AVIATION FOUND A DEFECTIVE CONTACTOR IN THE PILOT WINDSHIELD HEAT SYSTEM WIRING. REPLACEMENT OF THE CONTACTOR WITH NEW UNIT AND OPERATIONAL CHECK PERFORMED. (X)