As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 3030 - PHL-DCA - AFTER TAKEOFF, SMELLED SMOKE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD HEAT TERMINALS. TURNED WINDSHIELD HEAT OFF AND RETURNED TO PHL WITHOUT INCIDENT. CHECKED RESISTANCE OF WINDSHIELD, CLEANED LEAD AND REMOVED AND REPLACED WIRE LEAD, MEL 30-10. (M)