SDR S03J30001

Service difficulty report · Windshield · Boeing 747400

Difficulty date
January 1, 2003
Submitted
January 10, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Boeing 747400
Aircraft serial
30760
Engine
Ge CF680C2*
Part
Windshield
Condition
Overheated
Location
1l Windshield
Component
Terminal
Component part number
CWC011210
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

B-18702During flight from SIN to TPE, LH windshield was noticed smoke and scorching smell.The abnormality disappeared after switched off LH window heat functionC/A:1. Check found LH windshield lower bus bar terminal have poor contact, accordingly, the terminal was replaced.2. After replaced the terminal,the window heat function test normal IAW AMM 30-41-00.3. EON will be issued for one time inspection on 747-400 fleet. 4. Submmit the Service Difficulty Report to Boeing for investigation, and request Boeing to provide preventive action.

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