# SDR DALA2019082604948

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 2019
- Submitted: August 26, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N993DL
- Make and model: Doug MD-88
- Registry model: [Doug MD-88](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53345
- Aircraft time: 71,678 hours, 52,042 cycles
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Sensor
- Condition: Sparks
- Location: Window Heat
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019082604948

## Discrepancy

WHEN TURNING ON WINDSHIELD ANTI-FOG, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND SPARKS EMITTED FROM CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD HEAT SENSOR. FOUND TERMINAL ENDS LOOSE ON CAPT'S WINDSHIELD THERMAL SWITCH. SECURED SAME PER MD88 AMM 30-41. ANTI FOG OPS GOOD. REAPPLIED THERMAL HEAT SINK COMPOUND. (LP6040587)

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