# SDR ABXA040380

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 16, 2004
- Submitted: November 17, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N946AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47003
- Aircraft time: 61,673 hours, 62,957 cycles
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Switch
- Condition: Arced
- Location: Windshield Heat
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040380

## Discrepancy

CREW REPORTED ELECTRICAL ODOR COMING FROM OVERHEAD PANEL.  FOUND WINDSHIELD HEAT SWITCH IN OVERHEAD PANEL ARCING AND WIRE H578B16 INSULATION MELTED.  REPAIRED WIRE IAW WDM 30-41-00 AND REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDSHIELD HEAT SWITCH.  WINDSHIELD HEAT OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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