# SDR CA120312028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 8, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Airbus A320-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 65,352 hours
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565A1
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Controller
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Windshield Heat
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120312028

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOTS SIDE CRACKED WINDSHIELD, BEFORE ACTIONING WINDSHIELD HEAT CIRCUIT BREAKER. OUTER LAYER OF WINDSHIELD CRACKED JUST PRIOR TO TOP OF DECENT.  REPLACED CAPTAIN`S WINDSHIELD IN ADDITION, DUE TO NATURE OF LT WINDSHEILD CRACKING & ARCING. LT WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER REPLACED.

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