What was found
DURING CRUISE AT FL240 APPROX 80 TO 90 MILES FROM KCPR, THE RT SIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. AT THE TIME, THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS -38 DEGREES CELSIUS AND THE WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS OFF WITH CLEAR SKIES OBSERVED. THE PILOT CONTACTED ATC AND LET THEM KNOW THE WINDOW WAS BROKEN AND THE PRESSURIZATION WAS HOLDING. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CHECKLIST FOR THIS PROBLEM, THE PILOT ASCERTAINED THE INNER PANEL WAS BROKEN AND REQUESTED A DESCENT. THE PILOT WAS GIVEN DISCRETION TO 15,000 FEET. THE PILOT CALLED INTO FLIGHT CONTROL AND WAS ADVISED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. THE PILOT RETURNED AND NO FURTHER ISSUES WERE OBSERVED WITH THE FLIGHT. THE PILOT COORDINATED WITH THE PASSENGERS AND ATC WITH NO ISSUES.