# SDR ABXA9900107

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 16, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N849AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45891
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Controller
- Part number: 13391
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Windshield
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900107

## Discrepancy

DURING ENGINE START FOR REPOSITIONING FLIGHT, CREW REPORTED SMELL OF SMOKE IN COCKPIT.  REPLACED LEFT AND CENTER WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS.  DETERMINED BAD FILTER WAS CAUSING ODOR.

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