# SDR CA990203007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 25, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Boeing 757-28A
- Registry model: [Boeing 757-28A](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-28a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Rroyce RB211535E437
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Window
- Part number: 141T480149
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: AP
- Nature of condition: B, A
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990203007

## Discrepancy

(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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