# SDR MALA020289

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 18, 2002
- Submitted: May 21, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N453XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B453
- System (JASC): [3040 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3040)
- Part: Windshield
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020289

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT #2891, LH FWD WIND SHIELD HEAT INOP.  CRACK BEGAN TO DEVELOP.  AIR TURNBACK TO DTW.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED LH FRONT WINDSHIELD IAW SF340 AMM CHAP 56, PLEASE REFER TO 409 # 152933.

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