SDR 96ZZZM282

Service difficulty report · Windshield · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
February 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N323AE
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B323
Part
Windshield
Part number
7256100501
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lt Cockpit
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

FLT NR 4867 - YOW - DURNG CRUISE, THE CAPTAINS FORWARD WINDSHIELD HEAT FAILED. THE HEATING ELEMENT ARCED CAUSING THE OUTER PANE OF THE WINDOW TO CRACK ACROSS THE BOTTOM. THE INNER PANE CRACKED AT THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT EDGES OF THE WINDOW, ABOUT 2 INCHES IN ON BOTH SIDES. THE CAPTAINS VISION WAS IMPAIRED SO THE FIRST OFFICER FINISHED THE LEG. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED CAPTAINS FORWARD WINDSHIELD. (M)

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