What was found
DURING CLIMB CREW REPORTED A SMOKE SMELL IN THE AIRCRAFT. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO ORD AND LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE SMELL TO BE FROM THE CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD HEATING ELEMENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD HEATING ELEMENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD IAW EMB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)