SDR AALA202604287088

Service difficulty report · Window Frame · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date: February 5, 2026
Submitted: April 28, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N653AW
Make and model: Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial: 1003
Aircraft time: 85,848 hours, 36,272 cycles
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Window Frame
Part number: D5311104920500
Condition: Cracked
Location: Zone 200
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: E
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK INDICATION FOUND LOCATED ON UPPER TENSION BOLT, WINDSHIELD CENTER POST LH SIDE. CRACK DIRECTION: 1 OCLOCK (VIEW ON LH SIDE), CRACK LEN GHT= 0.200 INCH APPROX, AD-2020-17-03. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED TIME LIMITED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ON WINDSHIELD FRAMING AT CENTER POST RH SIDE IAW EA 372184 PART E AND PART F.

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