SDR AT0300018

Service difficulty report · Terminal Block · Boeing 717200

Difficulty date: June 17, 2003
Submitted: June 19, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N924AT
Make and model: Boeing 717200
Aircraft serial: 55080
System (JASC): 3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
Part: Terminal Block
Part number: CWC0107P
Condition: Burned
Location: Window Heat
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AT 9000 FEET STRONG BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE (LIGHT) COMING FROM CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD. WHEN WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS SELECTED OFF, SMOKE DISSIPATED. ATL MAINTENANCE DISPATCHED, REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CAPTAIN'S LEFT WINDSHIELD, WINDOW HEAT CONTROL TERMINAL BLOCK, AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER.

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