SDR I5PA201801270001

Service difficulty report · Windshield · Boeing 75729J

Difficulty date: January 22, 2018
Submitted: January 28, 2018
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N757QM
Make and model: Boeing 75729J
Aircraft serial: 27203
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Windshield
Condition: Cracked
Location: Cockpit
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: B

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

What was found

CAPT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED 1 HOURS AFTER TAKE OFF, PRIOR TO THE WINDSHIELD SHATTER, CREW NOTICED ARCING IN FIGHT. WINDSHIELD AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER WAS REPLACED PER APPLICABLE AMM, ALL TEST VERIFIED SATISFACTORY PER OPS CHECK IN APPLICABLE AMM.

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