SDR 96ZZZX5833

Service difficulty report · Window · Beech F90

Difficulty date
November 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N66BS
Make and model
Beech F90
Aircraft serial
LA40
Part
Window
Part number
10138402517
Condition
Fractured
Location
Pilot Side
Part time
1,766 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

NOV. 1, 1996: CRUISE FLIGHT @ FL 230, OUTER LAMINATION OF PILOT WINDSHIELD FRACTURED 2-3 INCHES INBOARD OF CENTER POST. FRACTURE WAS VERTICAL THE ENTIRE HEIGHT OF WINDSHIELD. INNER LAMINATION NOT AFFECTED. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS ACTIVE FOR 20-30 MINUTES PRIOR TO FAILURE. SECOND FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD ASSY. 1ST FAILURE OCCURRED 10-17-88 @ 1384 TSN. 2ND FAILURE @ 3150 TSN.

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