# SDR QMLA2013011413006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 2013
- Submitted: January 21, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N388AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N388AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7257
- Aircraft time: 442 hours
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- Engine time: 442 hours
- System (JASC): [5610 · Flight Compartment Windows](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5610)
- Part: Windshield
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Cockpit
- Part time: 442 hours, 1,285 cycles
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013011413006

## Discrepancy

BIRD STRIKE IN FLIGHT, CAUSED 8" CRACK TO COMPOSITE NOSE AREA OF ACFT ON PILOT SIDE BETWEEN PILOT WINDSHIELD AND CENTER WINDSHIELD.

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