# SDR AUS20031026

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 2003
- Submitted: November 3, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3754123F21
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Part number: 7256100501
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031026

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM BOTTOM RT SIDE. THE CRACK QUICKLY EXTENDED THE WIDTH OF THE WINDSHIELD.   INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED IN THE OUTER NON-STRUCTURAL LAYER OF GLASS.

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