As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AFTER INSTALLING THE LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD IAW DORNIER AIRCRAFT MM, JOB INSTRUCTION CARD 56-11-00-420, THE PROTECTIVE COATING WAS REMOVED AND A CRACK IN THE OUTER PANE WAS FOUND. THE CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY IMPROPER PROCEDURES. IT WAS APPARENTLY THERE FROM THE FACTORY OR CAUSED DURING SHIPMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. (M)