SDR GLBA2017010300628

Service difficulty report · Wire · Emb EMB120ER

Difficulty date: January 2, 2017
Submitted: January 3, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N293UX
Make and model: Emb EMB120ER
Aircraft serial: 120293
Aircraft time: 36,420 hours, 36,547 cycles
System (JASC): 3097 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
Part: Wire
Condition: Loose
Location: Window Heat
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT REPORTED THAT THEY HAD AN ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL IS OBSERVED WHEN THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHIELD HEAT IS ACTIVATED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE POWER WIRE ON RT WINDSHIELD HEAT TERMINAL NOT FULLY SECURED, REMOVED WIRE AND CLEANED TERMINAL AND RESECURED IAW MM 56-10-01(B)(3), OPS CHECK GOOD IAW WITH MM 30-40-00.

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