# SDR CA090617004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 17, 2009
- Submitted: August 3, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-81(MD-81)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81-md-81) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- Propeller: Hamstd 14SF7
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Part number: 80260011
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cockpit
- Part time: 10 hours
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090617004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING DESCENT, FL 100, CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED.  DESCENDED ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES AND MADE A NORMAL LANDING.  SPEED REDUCED TO 180 KTS AND PRESSURISATION REDUCED TO 2.5-3.0 DIFF. PSI DURING DESCEND (QRH).   MX REMOVED AND REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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