SDR 3FJF2013080975701

Service difficulty report · Windshield · Boeing 75723N

Difficulty date: March 7, 2013
Submitted: August 9, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N524AT
Make and model: Boeing 75723N
Aircraft serial: 30233
Engine: Rroyce RB211535*
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Windshield
Part number: 141T480149
Part serial: 99138H7703
Condition: Failed
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING FLIGHT AT 38,000 FT CAPTAIN`S WINDSHIELD OUTER PANE SHATTERED. RETURNED SAFELY TO ORIGIN STATION, WINDSHIELD REPLACED. WINDSHIELD HAD MOISTURE INGRESS AT THE TOP EDGE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYS, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO AC AND OTBD LIGHT TO BREAK.

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