# SDR CA971208009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT8D7A
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Part number: 31611
- Condition: Failed
- Location: 1st Officer
- Component: 5912290506
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971208009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, FIRST OFFICER'S WINDSHIELD SHATTERED.  VISION WAS OBSTRUCTED AND ELECTRICAL ARCING WAS OBSERVED.  MAINTENANCE ACTION INVOLVED REPLACING WINDSHIELD AND HEAT CONTROLLER.

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