SDR CA990203007

Service difficulty report · Window · Boeing 75728A

Difficulty date: January 25, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Boeing 75728A
Engine: Rroyce RB211535E437
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Window
Part number: 141T480149
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: B, A
Precautionary procedure: O

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What was found

(CAN) ON FINAL APPROACH, EXPLOSION, SMOKE AND THEN FIRE FROM BOTTOM OF PILOT'S NR 1 WINDOW, SHORTLY AFTER WINDOW CRACKED. TOTAL INCIDENT TIME APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 SECONDS. FIRE WAS EVIDENT FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. LEFT NR 1 WINDOW AND WINDOW HEAT, COMPUTER REPLACED.

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